There have been many changes in the income tax system of the country with the introduction of new forms under the Income Tax Rules, 2026. Additionally, the launch of an integrated payment module on the e-filing portal has greatly benefited tax filers. With the old Income Tax Act, 1961 officially repealed from April 1, 2026, taxpayers will now need to understand the dual-framework change and ensure that they comply with the rules properly.
One of the biggest reforms is the introduction of updated forms as per the new Income Tax Act, 2025. Therefore, it becomes very important for taxpayers to choose the forms carefully, especially for the assessment year 2026-27. This is because during this transition, both the old and new systems will run together for some time. Along with these changes, the newly launched integrated payment module allows users to pay taxes under both tax systems through a single interface, making payments easier and reducing errors.
In today’s changing environment, the Quick links section on the portal serves as an essential toolkit that, when used properly, provides convenience and ease to users. With that in mind, here are seven essential links every taxpayer should visit right now:
7 important quick links that every taxpayer needs to understand
- e-Pay Tax: Now this feature, which has become very important to comply with the tax rules, helps in making payments easily under both the old and new tax systems. This ensures that the correct challan is used and helps avoid mistakes and omissions while paying tax in this era of change.
- e-Verify Return: When you file your income tax return, remember that your work is only half done. Verification is necessary and helps in completing the entire process. This link provides the facility to do instant verification through Aadhaar OTP, net banking or other methods. This way, speed of processing and timely refund is ensured.
- Know Tax Payment Status: This tool allows taxpayers to confirm whether their payment has been successful or not. This helps in reducing doubts and confusions and brings transparency in the tax collection process.
- Link Aadhaar/View Status: Linking Aadhaar-PAN is still necessary. This section allows users to view and update this information. This is because without linking, tax cannot be deposited.
- Income Tax Calculator: With changes in rules and new amendments to the Act, this calculator allows taxpayers to accurately estimate their tax liability. Through this, you can compare your liabilities under different tax regimes and schemes, and organize your finances and tax filing accordingly.
- Follow the notice: During peak tax filing season, receiving notices is inevitable. This link allows users to instantly upload required documents, respond and track their submissions, thereby amicably resolving cases and avoiding penalties and further investigation.
- Instant e-PAN: New taxpayers can use this feature, which allows them to seamlessly join the updated tax ecosystem and get a digital PAN faster.
These links work easily
As the tax framework evolves and undergoes structural changes, these quick links are more than just shortcuts. These new updates make the experience of using the Income Tax website even easier, and help taxpayers stay compliant, informed and in control of their situation.