Income Tax Department Online Portals — Complete Guide to All Official Websites
Updated: 3 June 2026 | incometax.gov.in | TRACES | GST & MCA21 Portals
The Income Tax Department and related government bodies operate several distinct online portals for filing returns, paying taxes, managing TDS certificates, registering companies, and accessing GST compliance. The primary portal is incometax.gov.in for ITR filing and tax payments. TRACES (tdscpc.gov.in) handles TDS certificates (Form 16/16A). NSDL/UTIITSL manages PAN services. Each portal requires its own login credentials.
9 Portals
Key government portals every Indian taxpayer or business should know
Each serves a distinct compliance function — from ITR filing to company registration to EPFO management
Each serves a distinct compliance function — from ITR filing to company registration to EPFO management
All Major Tax & Compliance Portals at a Glance
| Service | Portal URL | Login Method | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income Tax e-Filing | incometax.gov.in | PAN + password; Aadhaar OTP; Net banking (EVC) | ITR filing, tax payment (e-Pay), AIS/TIS, Form 26AS, refund tracking, notices, e-Verification, Form 15CA/CB |
| TRACES — TDS Portal | tdscpc.gov.in | TAN (for deductors); PAN (for deductees/employees) | Download Form 16 / 16A / 16B, TDS return filing status, Form 26QB/26QC, TRACES statements, TDS refund |
| NSDL PAN / TAN / TDS Payment | tin.tin.nsdl.com / onlineservices.nsdl.com | PAN for verification; OTP for corrections | New PAN application, PAN correction, TAN application, Challan 280/281/282 payment, TDS/TCS returns (OLTAS) |
| GST Portal | gst.gov.in | GSTIN + password; Aadhaar OTP for e-Sign | GST registration, GSTR-1/3B/9 filing, e-Invoicing IRP registration, e-Way Bill, GST payment (PMT-06), refund |
| e-Way Bill | ewaybillgst.gov.in | GSTIN-linked login (same credentials as GST portal) | Generate, cancel, extend e-Way Bills; transporter EWB; bulk upload via API; e-Way Bill verification |
| MCA21 — Company & LLP Portal | mca.gov.in / efiling.mca.gov.in | MCA login (email + password); DSC for filings | Company/LLP incorporation, annual filing (AOC-4, MGT-7), DIN application, charge registration, director KYC (DIR-3) |
| EPFO — PF Portal | epfindia.gov.in / unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in | UAN + password (employees); Establishment login (employers) | PF passbook, withdrawal, transfer (Form 13), claim status, UAN activation, employer ECR filing, ESIC linked |
| Startup India — DPIIT Recognition | startupindia.gov.in | Email registration; Aadhaar for DPIIT certificate | DPIIT startup recognition, 80-IAC tax exemption application, SEBI-registered fund list, mentor connect |
| UTIITSL PAN Services | utiitsl.com / myutiitsl.com | Aadhaar OTP / physical application | New PAN card, reprint PAN card, PAN corrections, link PAN-Aadhaar status check, instant e-PAN |
incometax.gov.in — The Main Income Tax Portal
ITR FILING
File Income Tax Return (ITR)
File ITR-1 through ITR-7 online on this portal. Pre-filled returns are available using data from AIS, Form 26AS, and Form 16 uploaded by employers. The portal supports online filing and offline utility upload (JSON). E-verification via Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or Demat account is mandatory within 30 days of filing.
AIS / TIS
Annual Information Statement (AIS) & Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS)
AIS consolidates all financial transactions reported to the Income Tax Department — including salary, dividends, mutual fund redemptions, property sales, foreign remittances, and GST turnover. TIS is a simplified summary for ITR pre-filling. Access via: Login → Services → Annual Information Statement. Discrepancies can be reported through the feedback option in AIS.
NOTICES
Respond to Income Tax Notices
All notices from AO (Assessment Officer), CPC Bangalore, or e-Assessment are delivered to the registered email and the portal inbox. Go to: Login → Pending Actions → Response to Outstanding Demand / e-Proceedings. Responses must be submitted digitally; walk-in responses are generally not accepted for CPC-issued notices.
REFUND
Track Tax Refund
After ITR is processed at CPC Bangalore, refunds are issued by SBI (on behalf of IT Dept) directly to the linked bank account. Track status at: Login → View → Refund / Demand Status, or check NSDL's TIN NSDL refund portal (tin.tin.nsdl.com → Services → Status of Tax Refunds). Refund timelines: 30–90 days post-processing, depending on ITR type and whether manual verification is triggered.
TRACES (tdscpc.gov.in) — TDS Certificate & Compliance Portal
TRACES (TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System) is the portal for all TDS-related compliance. Key functions:
| Function | Who Uses It | Form / Service |
|---|---|---|
| Download TDS certificate for salary | Employees (deductees) | Form 16 (Part A + Part B) |
| Download TDS certificate for non-salary | Vendors, consultants, freelancers | Form 16A |
| Download TDS certificate for property purchase | Sellers of immovable property | Form 16B (TDS on property sale by buyer) |
| File TDS quarterly return | Employers and deductors (TAN holders) | Form 24Q (salary), 26Q (non-salary), 27Q (NRI), 27EQ (TCS) |
| Correct filed TDS return | Deductors | TRACES Correction Statement |
| View Form 26AS | All taxpayers (PAN login) | Form 26AS — Annual Tax Statement (also available on incometax.gov.in) |
How to Pay Income Tax Online — e-Pay Tax
Tax payments can be made at: incometax.gov.in → e-File → e-Pay Tax. Select the correct challan:
| Challan | Purpose | Payment Method |
|---|---|---|
| Challan 280 | Income Tax payment (advance tax, self-assessment tax, regular assessment tax) | Net banking, debit card, RTGS/NEFT, UPI (select banks) |
| Challan 281 | TDS/TCS deposit by deductors/collectors | Net banking, RTGS/NEFT |
| Challan 282 | Other direct taxes (Securities Transaction Tax, CTT, equalization levy) | Net banking |
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Verify challan payment within 4–5 working days. After paying tax online, check the payment appears in Form 26AS (TRACES) and AIS within 3–5 working days. If it doesn't appear, check your bank statement, note the CIN (Challan Identification Number), and call NSDL at 020-27218080 for reconciliation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Income Tax e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in) is not loading — what should I do?
First, try clearing your browser cache and cookies (Ctrl+Shift+Delete), then reload. If the issue persists: (1) Try a different browser — the portal works best on Chrome or Edge; avoid Internet Explorer. (2) Check if the portal is under scheduled maintenance — CBDT issues advance notices on its homepage and social media handles. (3) Disable VPN or proxy if active. (4) Try in incognito/private mode to rule out extension conflicts. (5) If none of these work, call the Income Tax helpdesk at 1800-103-0025 (toll-free) or 080-46122000. Outages are common around major filing deadlines (July 31, October 31, December 31).
My PAN is not linked to my current mobile number — how do I update it on the income tax portal?
Log in to incometax.gov.in. Go to "My Profile" → "Contact Details" → update your mobile number. An OTP will be sent to your existing registered mobile for authentication. If you no longer have access to the old mobile number, visit your nearest Income Tax Assessing Officer (AO) or Aayakar Seva Kendra (ASK centre) with a copy of your PAN card, Aadhaar, and a written application for mobile number update. As of 2024, Aadhaar-based OTP can also be used to update contact details for accounts where Aadhaar is linked. TRACES (tdscpc.gov.in) and the GST portal each have separate mobile update processes.
My PAN shows a different name on TRACES vs the Income Tax portal — is this a problem?
Yes, PAN name mismatches across portals — especially between the Income Tax portal (incometax.gov.in), TRACES (tdscpc.gov.in), and the NSDL PAN database (tin.tin.nsdl.com) — can cause TDS credit mismatch in Form 26AS and AIS. The master PAN database is maintained by NSDL (for PAN issued before 2019) and UTI Infrastructure Technology Services (UTIITSL, for subsequent PAN). To correct the name, apply for a PAN correction via NSDL (nsdl.co.in) or UTIITSL portal — submit a signed correction form with supporting documents (Aadhaar / passport). After the correction, all portals typically sync within 7–15 days.
What are the helpline numbers for the major Income Tax and GST portals?
Key helpline numbers: (1) Income Tax e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in): 1800-103-0025 (toll-free), 080-46122000; (2) TRACES (tdscpc.gov.in): 1800-103-0344 (toll-free); (3) PAN / TAN (NSDL): 020-27218080; (4) GST portal (gst.gov.in): 1800-103-4786 (toll-free GST helpdesk); (5) MCA21 (mca.gov.in): 0124-4832500; (6) EPFO (epfindia.gov.in): 1800-118-005 (toll-free). Most helplines are available Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. For escalated issues, file grievances through the respective portal's grievance section or through CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
Can I use one login to access all government tax portals, or do I need separate accounts?
Currently, you need separate login credentials for most portals: incometax.gov.in has its own PAN-based login; TRACES uses a separate TAN/PAN login; gst.gov.in uses GSTIN-based login; mca.gov.in uses an MCA account. However, India is progressively moving toward a unified identity via Aadhaar-based authentication and DigiLocker. Some integrations already exist — the Income Tax portal and TRACES share Form 26AS/AIS data; the GST portal and e-Way Bill system share GSTIN data. A single sign-on across all government tax portals has been under consideration but is not yet implemented as of June 2026.
Related Pages
ITR Filing Online
Advance Tax Due Dates
Form 26AS Guide
AIS — Annual Information Statement
TDS Return Filing
PAN Card Application
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