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Mint
06-08-2025
- Business
- Mint
'Digital India without any digital rights': Viral Reddit post questions terms on Income tax portal
A Reddit post by an Indian taxpayer has gone viral for calling out the official e-Pay Tax portal of the Government of India, not for a technical glitch, but for what the user described as 'absolutely insane' Terms & Conditions. Posted by FearlessTransition41 on the r/india subreddit, the post has resonated with thousands of users who say they've faced similar issues when trying to do something as routine and necessary as paying their taxes online. The user wrote, 'Just tried paying income tax… and the T&Cs are absolutely insane' The user, who was simply trying to pay their income tax online, decided to scroll through the platform's terms and conditions, and was left shocked by what they read. 'I was paying my direct income tax through the Indian government's official e-Pay Tax portal, and out of curiosity, I actually read the Terms & Conditions. What I found is straight-up dystopian:' They went on to highlight six clauses that sparked widespread concern: No guarantee of refund if payment fails 'If money is deducted but the payment fails, tough luck. No guarantee of refund, no immediate resolution. You just have to 'wait and check back later.' If that doesn't work, contact your bank. The portal takes zero responsibility," the user wrote. No refunds, no chargebacks 'Even if their system screws up or you're charged twice, they won't reverse it. You just have to claim it in your ITR and hope it works out," the user claimed in their post. No data protection guarantee 'Not liable if your personal or financial data gets hacked. They literally state they don't guarantee your information won't be intercepted by third parties. Imagine that, a government tax portal saying that,' it read. Platform not responsible if it doesn't work 'They don't promise the system will even work. If it's buggy or fails during payment, that's your problem,' the user claimed. They can change terms anytime, silently 'They can change these terms ANYTIME without telling you. So even if they add more draconian rules, you're automatically bound by them the moment you use the service," the post read. Legal jurisdiction limited to Delhi courts 'All legal disputes must go through Delhi courts. So if you're in Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, or anywhere else, prepare to lawyer up in Delhi,' the user wrote. The Reddit user went on to say, 'Taxpayers are expected to be perfect… but the system isn't' The Reddit post ends with a larger question many are now echoing across social media: 'This feels like Digital India without any digital rights. Taxpayers are expected to be perfect and compliant, but the system itself doesn't offer even basic consumer protection. Why are citizens treated like this for doing their civic duty?' 'Isn't it fair to expect transparency, accountability, and at least some level of protection when using official services?' The post has sparked an outpouring of reactions online, with users slamming the lack of consumer rights, data protection, and transparency. 'I really wonder what was going in the mind of the person behind these T&Cs,' a user commented. 'Yes, them stating data breaches liability is with the taxpayer is straight up infringement of Fundamental right to privacy and Data protection laws,' another user wrote. 'They're probably making these draconian rules so that when they rain down hell on someone,the person has to 'settle' with them,' the third user remarked. 'This is a lawsuit waiting to happen,' the fourth wrote. 'It's just like rocket science,' the fifth user wrote.
News18
13-07-2025
- Business
- News18
ITR Filing 2025: 31 Banks Now Support Direct Tax Payment On IT Portal; Check List
Last Updated: The Income Tax department extended the ITR filing deadline to September 15, 2025. Taxpayers can now pay direct taxes through 31 banks on the e-Filing portal. ITR Filing 2025: The income tax return (ITR) filing season is going on, with over one crore returns already filed. All major utilities from ITR form 1 to ITR form 4 have been enabled for e-filing. The Income Tax department has extended the deadline to September 15, 2025 from July 31, 2025, giving taxpayers more time to complete their tax duties without any rush and avoid any errors and mistakes. The Income Tax Department has expanded its list of partner banks for e-Pay Tax services on the e-Filing portal, now enabling taxpayers to pay direct taxes through 31 banks across India. As per the official list, the e-Pay Tax service now includes both public and private sector banks. Of the 31 banks, several have migrated to the new system, while others have been added as new entrants. Taxpayers can now log in to the Income Tax e-Filing portal and make direct tax payments through Net Banking or Debit Cards using any of the listed banks. Banks available at e-Filing Portal – 31 Banks Direct tax payment refers to paying taxes directly to the government without involving any intermediary. These taxes are paid by the person or entity on whom it is levied, and they cannot be shifted to someone else. About the Author Stay updated with all the latest business news, including market trends, stock updates, tax, IPO, banking finance, real estate, savings and investments. Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates—only on News18. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: July 13, 2025, 10:58 IST
Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Aadhaar–PAN linking is mandatory for ITR filing FY 2024-25: Here's how to do it online
Mandatory Aadhaar–PAN linking online 2025: The Central Board of Direct Taxes is expected to implement Aadhaar authentication and make it necessary for applying for a new Permanent Account Number (PAN) card starting this year, on July 1. Users who apply for a new PAN Card after July 1, 2025, are required to have an Aadhaar card for verifying their PAN Card application. This shift towards Aadhaar-based verification corresponds with the digitisation and effort to promote accountability and compliance in tax filing. The CBDT announced in early April this year that anyone who received their PAN on or before October 1, 2024, using Aadhaar enrolment ID, will be able to link it till the last date – December 31, 2025; otherwise, any unlinked PAN cards will be unable to function. Under the Income Tax Act, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has mandated that all individuals assigned a PAN as of July 1, 2017, must link their Aadhaar with their PAN. This linkage is necessary to file Income Tax Returns (ITRs), and failure to comply may result in the rejection of the ITR. One can link their Aadhaar number to their PAN online by heading to the Income Tax e-filing official website: Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal. Under the quick links, select the 'Link Aadhaar' option. Step 2: Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number, then click the 'Validate' button. Step 3: Enter your name from your Aadhaar card and cellphone number, then click the 'Link Aadhaar' option. Step 4: Enter the OTP sent to your cellphone number and click the 'Validate' button. Step 5: The PAN Aadhaar linkage request will be forwarded to the UIDAI for validation. Step 6: After verifying your PAN and Aadhaar, you will get the following message: 'Payment details not found'. Step 7: Click the 'Continue to Pay Through e-Pay Tax' option to pay the money, which is required to submit the Aadhaar PAN link request. Step 8: To finalise the request for connecting PAN and Aadhaar, you must submit a payment using e-Pay Tax. Step 9: Once the penalty is paid, it will take 4-5 days to process. Then you may submit a request for linkage. However, payment normally reflects within 30 minutes to an hour, allowing for connection requests.
