Direct Tax Compliance

Advance Tax Calculation & Payment Services

Expert computation of quarterly advance tax instalments under Sec 207–209, Challan 280 filing, 26AS verification, and year-end reconciliation — so you never pay 1% monthly interest under Sec 234B or 234C.

207 – 209

IT Sections

4 per year

Instalments

Tax > ₹10,000

Threshold

Sec 234B + 234C

Interest Rate

1% per month

Penalty

Senior citizens (no biz income)

Exemption

Understanding the Obligation

What Is Advance Tax?

Advance Tax, commonly called “pay-as-you-earn” tax, is the income tax payable in the same financial year in which you earn the income — rather than as a lump sum at the end of the year while filing your ITR. Governed by Sections 207 to 219 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, it requires taxpayers to estimate their annual income and pay tax in four quarterly instalments.

If your estimated tax liability after TDS exceeds ₹10,000 in a financial year, you are legally obligated to pay advance tax by the prescribed dates — 15 June, 15 September, 15 December, and 15 March. Failure to pay or underpayment triggers interest under Sections 234B and 234C at 1% per month on the shortfall, which can significantly inflate your total tax outgo.

Company Avenue Advisory handles the complete advance tax cycle — from mid-year income estimation, regime selection, and TDS offset, to Challan 280 generation, payment, and year-end reconciliation with your ITR data.

Advance tax calculation on laptop

Instalments at a Glance

15 Jun15%
15 Sep45%
15 Dec75%
15 Mar100%
Who It Applies To

Who Needs to Pay Advance Tax?

Any individual, HUF, firm, LLP, or company with estimated tax liability above ₹10,000 (after TDS) must pay advance tax. Here are the most common categories.

Freelancers & Consultants

Income from professional services—design, IT, writing, coaching—with no TDS deduction by clients triggers advance tax.

Salaried with Capital Gains

Employees who sell shares, mutual funds, or property mid-year face additional tax not covered by employer TDS.

Business Owners & Proprietors

Traders, manufacturers, and retailers with annual income exceeding basic exemption limits are required to pay in advance.

Company Directors & Partners

Directors of private limited companies and LLP partners who receive dividends or profit distributions beyond salary.

Stock & Derivatives Traders

F&O traders and intraday equity traders with significant profits from the securities market must pay advance tax quarterly.

Rental Income Earners

Individuals and HUFs deriving rental income from residential or commercial property in excess of deductions.

NRIs with Indian Income

Non-resident Indians earning Indian-sourced income—rent, capital gains, interest—on which TDS is not fully deducted.

Professionals (CA / Doctor / Lawyer)

High-earning professionals in practice whose gross receipts cross threshold limits and whose self-assessment tax would exceed ₹10,000.

Why It Matters

Key Benefits of Timely Advance Tax Payment

Beyond legal compliance, proactive advance tax management delivers real financial advantages for individuals and businesses.

Avoid 1% Monthly Interest (234B & 234C)

Non-payment or under-payment of advance tax attracts simple interest at 1% per month under Sec 234B (default) and 234C (deferment). Our timely computation and payment ensures zero interest outgo.

Smooth Cash-Flow Planning

Spreading tax liability across four instalments prevents a lump-sum year-end outflow and helps you plan working capital and investments more efficiently.

No Surprise Tax Demand

Accurate advance tax payment means your ITR self-assessment tax demand is minimal or nil, avoiding last-minute cash crunches in March-April.

Better Audit Standing

Regular advance tax payments demonstrate financial discipline and reduce the likelihood of income tax scrutiny or audit selection.

Corporate Governance Compliance

For companies and LLPs, proper advance tax compliance is a key metric for statutory auditors and ROC-level governance reviews.

Avoid Prosecution Risk

Wilful non-payment of advance tax can attract proceedings under Section 276C of the Income Tax Act in addition to interest and penalty.

Professional Financial Planning

Our computation covers all income heads—salary, business, capital gains, rental, other sources—to give you a precise tax estimate mid-year.

Peace of Mind

Outsource the entire advance tax calendar—estimation, challan generation, payment, and 26AS verification—to our experts.

Our Process

How We Handle Your Advance Tax

An 8-step end-to-end process from income estimation to year-end ITR reconciliation.

01

Income Estimation

We project total income for the financial year across all heads—salary, business profit, capital gains, rent, and other sources—based on current-year data provided by you.

02

Tax Calculation (Old / New Regime)

Apply applicable slab rates under both regimes, factoring in eligible deductions (80C, 80D, HRA, etc.) to determine which regime is more beneficial and compute gross tax liability.

03

TDS Credit Adjustment

Offset TDS already deducted by employers (Form 16), clients (26AS), banks (on interest), and other deductors to arrive at net advance tax payable.

04

Net Advance Tax Determination

Calculate the exact amount due per instalment—15% by 15 Jun, 45% by 15 Sep, 75% by 15 Dec, 100% by 15 Mar—ensuring compliance with Sec 208 thresholds.

05

Challan 280 Generation

Prepare Challan ITNS 280 online via the IT portal or NSDL with accurate assessment year, PAN, payment type (Advance Tax = Code 100), and amount.

06

Payment Before Due Date

Make payment through net banking, debit card, or over-the-counter at authorised banks. Provide you with BSR code and challan serial number for records.

07

26AS Verification

Confirm that the advance tax payment is correctly reflected in Form 26AS under Part C within 3-5 banking days of payment.

08

Year-end Reconciliation

Prepare a final reconciliation of total advance tax paid versus actual tax liability computed while filing ITR to minimise self-assessment tax or claim refund.

Documents Checklist

Documents Required for Advance Tax Computation

Gather these documents to enable accurate estimation of your advance tax liability. We provide a detailed checklist on engagement.

Estimated Income Statement (current year projections)
Previous Year ITR (Form 16 / ITR-V)
Current Year TDS Certificates (Form 26AS)
Profit & Loss Account (for business income)
Capital Gains Statement (broker statement / sell deed)
Rental Income Details (rent receipts / agreements)
Bank Statements (for interest income)
Foreign Income / DTAA documents (for NRIs)
Tax documents and spreadsheets

4

Quarterly Instalments

Fully managed by our team

Annual Calendar

Advance Tax Payment Timeline

A clear view of the advance tax calendar from income estimation to year-end ITR reconciliation.

01

Income Estimation

April – May

Project annual income from all sources and estimate total tax liability for the year.

02

1st Instalment

By 15 June

Pay at least 15% of annual advance tax. Shortfall attracts Sec 234C interest of 1%/month for 3 months.

03

2nd Instalment

By 15 September

Cumulative payment must reach 45% of total advance tax. Revise estimate if income has changed.

04

3rd Instalment

By 15 December

Cumulative 75% payment due. Update P&L and capital gains data for Q3 revised estimation.

05

4th Instalment

By 15 March

Full 100% advance tax must be paid. Missing this triggers Sec 234B interest from 1 April onwards.

06

Year-end Reconciliation

April (ITR Filing)

Match total advance tax paid with ITR computation. Claim refund or pay minimal self-assessment tax.

CA professional reviewing tax documents

Starting at

₹1,999

All 4 instalments covered

Deliverables

What You Receive

Every engagement includes four documented deliverables covering the full advance tax cycle, from computation to year-end reconciliation.

Advance Tax Calculation Sheet (all 4 instalments)
Challan 280 Receipt for each instalment (4 copies)
26AS Update Confirmation after each payment
Year-end Reconciliation Report for ITR filing
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Why Choose Us

Why Company Avenue Advisory?

Trusted by thousands of taxpayers across India for accurate, timely advance tax computation and filing.

Expert CA team with 15+ years in direct tax compliance across all income categories
Personalised advance tax calendar with reminder alerts for all 4 due dates
Computation covers all income heads—salary, business, capital gains, rent, foreign income
Old regime vs new regime comparison to maximise tax savings before each instalment
Challan 280 generation, online payment assistance, and BSR code verification
26AS cross-check after every payment to ensure correct credit in tax records
Mid-year revision service if income changes significantly (job switch, asset sale, bonus)
Seamless handoff to ITR filing with pre-reconciled advance tax data
Common Questions

Advance Tax — Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about advance tax calculation, payment, and compliance.

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