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Pay Income Tax with Credit Card? Check Rewards, Fees & If It's Worth It

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Moneycontrol•15-03-2026, 08:11

Pay Income Tax with Credit Card? Check Rewards, Fees & If It's Worth It

•March 15 is the last day for the final advance tax installment for FY 2025–26; timely payment avoids interest charges.
•Paying income tax via credit card offers potential rewards but incurs transaction charges and risk of steep interest if not cleared on time.
•Premium or business credit cards may offer reward points or milestone benefits that could partially offset processing fees (0.7-1%).
•Credit card tax payments make sense if rewards exceed gateway fees, for unlocking spending milestones, or for short-term liquidity.
•Many cards exclude government payments from rewards; UPI/net banking are often cheaper, and unpaid balances incur high interest.

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