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Effortless Tax payment journey with ICICI Bank

24x7 secure digital payments and support

24x7 secure digital payments
and support

Multiple payment options

Multiple payment
options

Innovative solutions - Bulk, API, Simplified and H2H

Innovative solutions - Bulk,
API, Simplified and H2H

Comprehensive digital dashboards

Comprehensive digital
dashboards.

Corporate Tax Product Suite

  • Direct Tax Direct Tax

    Direct Tax

  • GST GST

    GST

  • Indirect Tax

  • State Tax State Tax

    State Tax

  • Railway e-Freight Railway e-Freight

    Railway e-Freight

  • EPF/ESIC EPF/ESIC

    EPF/ESIC

Avoid long queues and manual effort with our direct tax payment solutions:

  • Bulk tax payments: Carry out multiple payments by just uploading transaction details in a single file through our Corporate Internet Banking platform

  • H2H: Interact directly with the Bank’s server for swift & secure transactions

  • API: Integrate your ERP system with the Bank’s network and get a wide range of offerings

  • Simplified Direct Tax: Carry out multiple direct tax payments with a single login for Corporate Internet Banking (CIB).

You can also carry out various types of direct tax payments like TDS, TCS, Income Tax, Self-Assessment Tax and others.

Experience quick and convenient customer journey for Goods and Services Tax (GST) payments

  • Simplified GST: Carry out multiple GST payments swiftly with a single login for Corporate Internet Banking (CIB)

  • API: Integrate your ERP system with the Bank’s network and get a wide range of offerings 

Importers, exporters and service providers can opt for ICICI Bank Internet Banking or top-up the Electronic Cash Ledger wallet through Internet Banking on the ICEGATE 2.0 (CEP) portal.

This allows them to carry out indirect tax payments such as customs duty, central excise duty , service tax, SEZ customs duty and ECCS duty payment

  • Pay a wide range of indirect taxes

  • Settle and track payments seamlessly.

ICICI Bank offers an uninterrupted smooth tax payment journey for 16 states. Select ICICI Bank on the respective State Tax Portal for quick settlements and experience:

  • Seamless online transactions in just a few clicks

  • Hassle-free payments with no physical visit and manual effort.

Railway e-Freight

Railway e-Freight charges can be paid online through ICICI Bank for 16+ Zonal Railways

Avoid late payment fee and manage your freight payments with benefits like:-

  • Simple onboarding and payment processes

  • No hidden setup charges

  • Round the clock online payments

  • Hassle-free automated payments.

EPF

As an ICICI Bank customer, you can now contribute directly to the EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) and the ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation) and receive the status of the transactions in real-time.

  • Simple payment journey

  • Secure and fast transactions

  • Completely paperless process.

 

 

Pay your Taxes in a few simple steps!

Direct Tax

Payment mode: Internet Banking

  • Step 1 – Go to the online e-Filing portal of the Income Tax Department

  • Step 2 – Click on ‘e-Pay Tax’ and log in with your PAN/ TAN

  • Step 3 - Select ‘Tax Type’ as per your requirement

  • Step 4 - Choose the ‘Assessment Year’ and fill in other details

  • Step 5 - Enter the amount details under the ‘New Payment’ section

  • Step 6 – Select Net Banking as the payment mode and follow the path: Net Banking > ICICI Bank > Pay Now

  • Step 7 – Click on ‘Corporate User’ > Log in to CIB to complete the payment

Payment mode: Debit Card

  • Step 1 – Go to the online e-Filing portal of the Income Tax Department

  • Step 2 – Click on ‘e-Pay Tax’ and log in with your PAN/ TAN

  • Step 3 - Select ‘Tax Type’ as per your requirement

  • Step 4 - Choose the ‘Assessment Year’ and fill in other details

  • Step 5 - Enter the amount details under the ‘New Payment’ section

  • Step 6 – Select Debit Card as the payment mode and follow the path > ICICI Bank > Pay Now

  • Step 7 – Complete your payment using ICICI Bank Debit Card

Payment mode: Pay at the Bank Counter

  • Step 1 – Go to the online e-Filing portal of the Income Tax Department

  • Step 2 – Click on ‘e-Pay Tax’ and log in with your PAN/ TAN

  • Step 3 - Select ‘Tax Type’ as per your requirement

  • Step 4 – Choose the ‘Assessment Year’ and fill in other details

  • Step 5 - Enter the amount details under the ‘New Payment’ section

  • Step 6 - Select the payment mode asPay at Bank Counter’

  • Step 7 - Select Cheque/ Cash or DD and download the challan

  • Step 8 - Visit any ICICI Bank Branch to complete the payment

Payment mode: Bulk file upload

  • Step 1 – Log in to ICICI Bank Corporate Internet Banking

  • Step 2 – Go to the Tax/ EPFO/ ESIC section > Direct Tax

  • Step 3 - Upload the file in the given format

  • Step 4 - Approve the details to initiate the payment

  • Step 5 - Log in to the e-Filing portal of the Income Tax Department

  • Step 6 - Go to the payment history under ‘e-Pay Tax’ to download the challan

GST 

Payment mode: Internet Banking

  • Step 1: Go to the GST portal > Services > Payments > Create Challan

  • Step 2: Enter your GST Identification Number (GSTIN)

  • Step 3: Fill in the required details

  • Step 4: Select the payment mode as ‘e-Payment’

  • Step 5: Click on ‘Generate Challan’

  • Step 6: Re-enter GSTIN for verification

  • Step 7: Select Net Banking > ICICI Bank > Make payment

  • Step 8: Choose to pay as a ‘Corporate User’

  • Step 9: Complete the payment as directed

Payment mode: API

  • Step 1: Go to the GST portal > Services > Payments > Create Challan

  • Step 2: Enter your GSTIN

  • Step 3: Fill in the required details

  • Step 4: Enter the deposit details

  • Step 5: Select the payment mode as ‘e-Payment’

  • Step 6: Click on ‘Generate Challan’

  • Step 7: Re-enter GSTIN for verification

  • Step 8: Select Net Banking > ICICI Bank > Make payment

  • Step 9: Choose ‘Interface User’ if you are using the API solution

  • Step 10: Complete the payment

Payment mode: Simplified GST

  • Step 1: Go to the GST portal > Services > Payments > Create Challan

  • Step 2: Enter your GSTIN

  • Step 3: Fill in the required details

  • Step 4: Select the payment mode as ‘e-Payment’

  • Step 5: Click on ‘Generate Challan’

  • Step 6: Re-enter GSTIN for verification

  • Step 7: Select Net Banking > ICICI Bank > Make payment

  • Step 8: Choose ‘Return to GST Portal for Bulk Transaction’

  • Step 9: Complete the payment by logging in to CIB

Payment mode: Pay at the Bank Counter

  • Step 1: Go to the GST portal > Services > Payments > Create Challan

  • Step 2: Enter your GSTIN

  • Step 3: Fill in the required details

  • Step 4: Enter the deposit details

  • Step 5: Select the payment mode as Over the Counter > ICICI Bank

  • Step 6: Choose from Cheque/ Cash/ DD

  • Step 7: Click on ‘Generate Challan’

  • Step 8: Re-enter GSTIN for verification

  • Step 9: Review all the details and download the challan

  • Step 10: Visit any ICICI Bank Branch to complete the payment before the challan expiry date

Indirect Tax/ Customs Duty

Payment mode: Internet Banking

  • Step 1 – Log in to the ICEGATE payment page on the ICEGATE 2.0 (CEP) portal of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)

  • Step 2 - Select ‘Unpaid Challan’

  • Step 3 - Select the payment mode as Internet Banking and complete the payment

Payment mode: Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL)

EPFO

Payment mode: Internet Banking

  • Step 1: Log in to the Unified Web Portal of EPFO with the Electronic Challan cum Return (ECR) credentials

  • Step 2: Complete the ECR formalities to generate challan and Temporary Return Reference Number (TRRN)

  • Step 3: Click on Pay and select ‘ICICI Bank’ for online payments

  • Step 4: Choose to pay as a ‘Corporate User’

  • Step 5: Approve payments  – The approver will log in to ICICI Bank CIB, click on ‘Tax/ EPFO/ ESIC’ > ‘Approvals’ > ‘Approval Queue EPFO’ > Payment complete

  • Step 6: Download the payment receipt once the transaction is approved

Explore our Innovative Tax Solutions

Direct Tax Bulk Challan Payments

Carry out multiple direct tax payments through a single file upload using a single login

Direct Tax Bulk Challan Payments

Direct Tax Simplified Solution

Carry out multiple payments using a single login for all types of direct tax payments

Direct Tax Simplified Solution

Simplified Solution for Payment of Multiple GST Challans

Carry out multiple GST transactions in one go

Simplified Solution for Payment of Multiple GST Challans

Host-to-Host Solution for Direct Tax Payments

Process your tax transactions with the Bank directly without any hassle

Host-to-Host Solution for Direct Tax Payments

API Solutions for GST and Direct Tax Payments

Seamless integration with your business ERP for GST and direct tax payments.

API Solutions for GST and Direct Tax Payments

Modes of Tax Payments from ICICI Bank

Internet Banking

Internet Banking

ICICI Bank Internet Banking service provides a robust platform for carrying out various tax payments and statutory payments

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Debit Card

Debit Card

This mode enables you to initiate tax payments on the government portal using your Debit Card 

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Over the Counter

Over the Counter

Generate challan and carry out the payment using Cash/ Cheque or DD at any ICICI Bank Branch

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Payment Gateway (PG)*

Payment Gateway (PG)*

With mandates from multiple authorities, you can carry out secure tax transactions using ICICI Bank’s payment gateway solution - *Coming soon

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UPI*

UPI*

Settle your tax obligation with user-friendly UPI payments

*Coming soon

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Business ERP

Business ERP

Highly customisable offering available with a range of API and H2H services.

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Corporate Tax FAQs

What are the list of States for which you can carry out tax payments through ICICI Bank?

State Tax

Sr. No. Type of Tax and Statutory Payments Categories Payment Option

1

Assam

VAT,CST,Entry Tax, Agricultural Income Tax, Specified Lands Tax, Luxury Tax, Entertainment Tax, Electricity Duty, Professional Tax

Click here to pay

2

Chhattisgarh

Central Sales Tax,Royalty,Entry Tax,Professional Tax, State Excise

Click here to pay

3

Delhi

VAT, Central Sales Tax

Click here to pay

4

Madhya Pradesh

Professional Tax, Central Sales Tax, Commercial Tax, Other Receipts, Entry Tax, Entertainment Tax, Luxury Tax, Taxes on Cinema Theatres

Click here to pay

5

Meghalaya

VAT, Central Sales Tax

Click here to pay

6

Karnataka

Karnataka Value Added Tax,Central Sales Tax, Karnataka Sales Tax, Karnataka Tax on Entry of Goods,Karnataka Professional Tax, Entertainment Tax, Luxuries Tax and Betting Tax

Click here to pay

7

Gujarat

VAT, Central Sales Tax

Click here to pay

8

Odisha

VAT,Central Sales Tax, Entry Tax, Entertainment Tax, Professional Tax, Odisha Sales Tax

Click here to pay

9

Punjab

VAT, Excise Tax

Click here to pay

10

Sikkim

Value Added Tax, LST,CST,Professional Tax, Education Cess and STID

Click here to pay

11

Rajasthan

Sales Tax, VAT, Excise Duty, Stamp Duty, Royalty, Property Tax

Click here to pay

12

Tamil Nadu

VAT, Commercial Tax

Click here to pay

13

Telangana

VAT, Sales Tax, Professional Tax, Turnover Tax

Click here to pay

14

Tripura

Commercial Tax

Click here to pay

15

Uttarakhand

Commercial Tax

Click here to pay

16

West Bengal

VAT,Sales Tax, Professional Tax, Entry Tax, Land and Land Reforms, Registration and Land Revenue,Excise, Motor Vehicle,Public Account - EMD

Click here to pay



What are the list of Railway zones for which you can carry out e-Freight payments through ICICI Bank ?

Railway e-Freight

S. No. Railway Zones

1

East Coast

2

South East Central

3

Western

4

South Western

5

South Eastern

6

East Central

7

North Western

8

North Central

9

Southern

10

West Central

11

East Coast

12

South Western

13

South Central

14

Northeast Frontier

15

Eastern

16

Central

 

Direct Tax

1. What are the payment modes available for Direct Tax payments on e-Pay Tax services at the e-Filing Portal through ICICI Bank?

The following payment modes are available on e-Pay Tax services at the e-Filing Portal for Direct Tax Payments:

• Net Banking

• ICICI Bank Debit Card

• Pay at 5000+ ICICI Bank Branches.

 

2. How can a customer log in to e-Pay Tax services at the e-Filing Portal for initiating Direct Tax transactions?

 • The customer will have to visit e-Pay Tax services at the e-Filing Income Tax Portal using the link <https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/>

• e-Pay Tax services at the e-Filing Portal have a pre-login section which can be accessed by the tax payer by entering his/ her PAN/ TAN along with the mobile number and OTP. Through this section, few types of Direct Tax transactions can be initiated. Link for the pre-login section: <https://eportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/e-pay-tax-prelogin/user-details>

• Additionally, e-Pay Tax services at the e-Filing Portal also have a login section, which can be accessed by the taxpayer by entering his/ her PAN/ TAN and password. Through this section, all types of Direct Tax transactions can be initiated. Link for the login section: <https://eportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/login>

 

3. How can the customer download the challan for Direct Tax payment in TIN 2.0?

The customer needs to log in to TIN 2.0 portal for downloading the challan for Direct Tax payments processed successfully through any mode. TIN 2.0 login link and the path to download the challan is as below.

 

4. Can a customer view the previous challan on ICICI Bank Internet Banking?

Yes, a customer can view all the challans paid until <Oct 31, 2022>. With effect from <Nov 01, 2022>, the customer will only receive Debit Advice from the Internet Banking portal. For challan download, the customer needs to visit the e-Filing portal.

 

5. What are the digital channels available to a corporate/ retail customer for Direct Tax payments under e-Pay Tax services at the e-Filing Portal through ICICI Bank?

The following channels are available to a corporate customer for Direct Tax payments under the e-Pay Tax services at the e-Filing Portal:

• Net Banking through e-Pay Tax services at the e-Filing Portal

• ICICI Bank Debit Card through e-Pay Tax services at the e-Filing Portal.

 

6. How to check Direct Tax payment status on the Income Tax Portal?

Please follow the steps below to check the payment status on the Income Tax Portal.

Step 1 - Visit the Income Tax Portal page using the following link - <https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal>.

Step 2 – Click on ‘Know Tax Payment Status’

Step 3 – Enter PAN/ TAN, CRN and mobile number and click on ‘Continue’

Step 4 - Enter the 6-digit OTP received on your mobile number and click on ‘Submit’

Step 5 – Post clicking on ‘Submit’, the payment status will reflect on screen<https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal >> Know Payment Status >> Enter PAN/TAN, CRN, mobile number and OTP

If the transaction status is other than ‘PAID’, please mark an e-mail to - <gbprocess@icicibank.com>.

 

7. Through which authorised Branch of ICICI Bank can a customer make payments for Direct Tax transactions under the ‘Pay at Bank Counter’ option in e-Pay Tax services at the e-Filing Portal and under which payment mode?

The customer can make payments at any ICICI Bank Branch through cash, cheque or DD under the ‘Pay at Bank Counter’ option available on the e-Pay Tax services at the e-Filing Portal for a Direct Tax transaction.

 

8. Will two-factor authentication be applicable for retail and corporate customers while processing Direct Tax payments in e-Pay Tax services at the e-Filing Portal?

Yes, two-factor authentication (OTP and Grid Card) will be required to process Direct Tax payments.

 

9. How to generate a report (maker, checker details) for tax transactions?

The customer can generate a tax transaction report through the following path:

Step 1: Customer has to log in to CIB (Corporate Internet Banking) by entering his/ her credentials.

  • In case the customer selects ‘DASHBOARD’ option from the dropdown list under ‘Go directly on’, post clicking on ‘Proceed’, he/ she will be redirected to the CIB Dashboard page

  • In case the customer selects the ‘TAX’ option from the dropdown list under ‘Go directly on’, post clicking on ‘Proceed’, he/she will be redirected to the GIB payment page

Step 2:  Click on the Tax Payment Inquiry Menu

Step 3:  Select the date range, from and to

Step 4:  Select the appropriate Tax Type (Merchant) from the options in the dropdown list

Step 5:  Click on ‘Generate Report’

TAX/EPFO/ESIC > Direct Tax > Tax payment inquiry > Generate report

 

10. Can the customer see the Transaction Preview page before making the payment?

Yes, the customer can see the Transaction Preview page with the Challan Reference Number generated on the TIN 2.0 portal before making the payment.

 

11. Will the Bank provide an acknowledgment or receipt for the Direct Tax payment processed in e-Pay Tax Services at the e-Filing Portal?

Yes, ICICI Bank will provide a Debit Advice for all the Direct Tax transactions and it will include the Challan Reference Number generated on the TIN 2.0 portal. Debit Advice will be available on the same channel that is used for transaction processing.

 

12. From where can a corporate customer download the Debit Advice for Direct Tax payments in e-Pay Tax Services at the e-Filing Portal?

The customer will receive the Debit Advice from the Bank on his/ her registered e-mail ID and can download it from ICICI Bank Corporate Internet Banking.

Path:  Log in to CIB > Tax/EPFO/ESIC > Tax payments > Direct Tax > Tax Payment Inquiry > Go to the bottom of the page and click on ‘Generate Challan E-receipt’ > Download.

 

13. From where can a retail customer download the Debit Advice for Direct Tax payments in e-Pay Tax Services at the e-Filing Portal?

The customer will receive the Debit Advice from the Bank on his/ her registered e-mail ID and can download it from ICICI Bank Internet Banking.

Path:  Log in to Internet Banking > Tax Centre >View Tax Challan.

 

14. After completing the payment on the ICICI Bank portal, will the customer get auto-redirected to the e-Pay Tax Services at the e-Filing Portal for downloading the challan?

In case the customer has initiated a Direct Tax transaction from the e-Pay Tax services at the e-Filing Portal, the customer will be auto-redirected back to the e-Pay Tax services at the e-Filing Portal after the payment is completed for downloading the challan.

 

15. How can a corporate customer process multiple Direct Tax transactions with ICICI Bank?

Path : Login to CIB > Tax/EPFO/ESIC > Tax payments > Direct Tax > Tax Payment > Bulk Tax Payment > Bulk Direct Tax File Upload Path : Login to CIB > Tax/EPFO/ESIC > Tax payments > Direct Tax > Tax Payment > Bulk Tax Payment > Bulk Direct Tax File Upload

 

16. How to recall the Tax pending transactions?

The maker can recall the transactions through the following path:

Step 1:  Click on the ‘Tax payment Menu’ and select the ‘Approval’ option

Step 2:  Click on ‘Pending and Recalled Payment’

Step 3: Select the payment and recall

TAX/EPFO/ESIC > Direct Tax > Tax payment > Approval > Pending or Recalled payments.

 

17. What are the mandatory and non-mandatory fields in the file format for processing Direct Tax transactions through a bulk file upload on CIB?

All the non-mandatory fields have been defined in the sample file format which is available on CIB for processing Direct Tax payments through bulk file uploads and can be downloaded using the following path:

Path : Log in to CIB > Tax/EPFO/ESIC > Tax payments > Direct Tax > Tax Payment > Bulk Tax Payment > Bulk Direct Tax File Upload

 

18. How to check tax transaction status in CIB?

The customer can check the transaction status at the Bank’s end through the following path:

Step 1: The customer has to log in to CIB (Corporate Internet Banking) by entering his/ her credentials.

• In case, the customer selects the ‘DASHBOARD’ option from the dropdown list under ‘Go directly on’, post clicking on ‘Proceed’, the customer will be redirected to the CIB DASHBOARD page

• In case the customer selects ‘TAX’ option from the dropdown list under ‘Go directly on’, post clicking on ‘Proceed’, he/she will be redirected to the GIB payment page.

Step 2: Click on the Tax Payment Inquiry Menu

Step 3:  Select date range, from and to

Step 4:  Select the appropriate Tax Type (Merchant) from the dropdown   options

Step 5:  Click on the search tab (transaction will reflect on the screen basis the search criteria selected by the customer). The customer can search all the transactions or a specific transaction with the search option

Step 6: Check the status of the transaction under ‘Status’ field

Step 7: The customer can check the complete transaction details by clicking on the Reference Number hyperlink

TAX/EPFO/ESIC > Direct Tax > Tax Payment Inquiry > From date and to date > Merchant Name

 

19. How many Direct Tax transactions can be processed through a bulk file upload on CIB?

Through a bulk file upload in CIB, <199> transactions per file can be processed at once for Direct Tax payments under minor codes <100>, <200> and <300> only (Refer to Annexure-I for details on minor and major codes).

 

20. How can a customer view the details of the file uploaded for processing Direct Tax transactions through a bulk file upload on CIB?

The customer can view the details of the uploaded file for processing Direct Tax transactions through a bulk file upload on CIB using the following path:

 

Log in to CIB > Tax/EPFO/ESIC > Tax Payment > Direct Tax > Tax Payment > Bulk Tax Payment > View uploaded file details.

 

21. Can processing of the bulk file uploaded on CIB be cancelled if required?

Log in to CIB > Tax/EPFO/ESIC > Tax Payment > Direct Tax > Tax Payment > Bulk Tax Payment > View Uploaded File Details > Action > Cancel File Processing.

 

22. What is the file format for processing Direct Tax transactions through bulk file upload in CIB?

Log in to CIB > Tax/EPFO/ESIC > Direct Tax > Tax Payment > Bulk Tax Payment > Bulk Direct Tax file upload.

 

23. How can a checker/ authoriser approve a Direct Tax transaction initiated by the maker through bulk file upload on CIB?

Log in to CIB > Tax/EPFO/ESIC > Tax Payment > Direct Tax > Tax Payment > Bulk Tax Payment > Bulk Direct Tax file approval.

 

24. Can TDS on house property be processed through bulk upload?

No, <26QB>, <26QC> and <26QD> will be initiated from the login section on e-Pay Tax services at the e-Filing Portal.

 

25. Can a maker recall a Direct Tax transaction initiated on CIB?

Log in to CIB > Tax/EPFO/ESIC > Tax Payment > Direct Tax > Tax Payment > Recall and Reinitiate Payment.

 

26. How can a checker/ authoriser approve a Direct Tax transaction initiated by the maker on CIB?

Log in to CIB > Tax/EPFO/ESIC > Tax Payment >  Direct Tax > Tax Payment > Approval queue for Direct Tax

 

27. How can a corporate customer check pending transactions or the next approver’s details for Direct Tax transactions initiated on CIB?

Corporate customers can check the status of pending transactions or details of the next approver on CIB by using the below path:

Log in to CIB > Tax/EPFO/ESIC > Tax Payment > Direct Tax > Tax Payment > Pending approval for corporate transactions.

 

28. Which mode does a customer have to select on TIN 2.0 e-Filing Portal to make Direct Tax payment through branches?

While generating a challan on TIN 2.0 e-Filing Portal for the payment of Direct Tax, the customer needs to select the option of ‘Pay at Bank Counter’ from the payment modes available on the portal.

 

29. Will clearing cheques also be accepted at ICICI Bank Branches for the payment of Direct Tax transactions?

Yes, Non-ICICI Bank Cheques and DDs will be accepted.

 

30. Can the customer pay Direct Taxes through other bank cheques at ICICI Bank Branches?

Yes, ICICI Bank customers and even non-ICICI Bank customers can place requests at branches after generating the challan under the ‘Pay at Bank Counter’ option and selecting ‘Cheque’ as the mode of payment.

 

31. How to upload Bulk Direct Tax file on CIB?

TAX Menu option > Tax Payment > Bulk Tax Payment > Bulk Tax Payment File Upload

 

32. How to upload Bulk Direct Tax file in CIB?

User can upload the bulk tax payment file through below path:

Step 1: User has to login to CIB (Corporate Internet Banking) by entering their credentials.

Step 2:  Click on ‘Tax payment’ Menu and select ‘Bulk Tax Payment’ option.

Step 3:  Select ‘Bulk Direct Tax File Upload’ option.

Step 4:  Select Product Type.

Step 5:  Click on ‘Choose File’ and select the required file for upload.

Step 6:  Input File Description.

Step 7:  Select approver and click on ‘Submit’ tab.

Tax menu option: Tax Payment > Bulk Tax Payment > Bulk Tax Payment File Upload.

 

33. How will the taxpayer be able to identify Direct Tax transactions in the account statement after the payment is processed through Internet Banking?

For identifying a Direct Tax transaction processed through Internet Banking in the account statement, the taxpayer will have to check the narration containing ‘GIB’ and ‘DTAX’.

 

34. Do Direct Tax transactions have any expiry date in TIN 2.0 e-Filing Portal?

Direct Tax Challan will expire in <15> days, before which the transaction needs to be successfully completed. In case the payment is not completed within <15> days, the generated challan will expire and the customer will need to reinitiate a fresh transaction.

 

35. Can transaction details be modified after a Direct Tax transaction is successfully processed?

No modifications / rectifications, whatsoever can be done in the transaction details/ challans after the payment has been successfully processed.

 

36. Is there any provision for reversal of funds for Direct Tax transactions after the payment has been successfully processed?

The Bank will not be able to undertake any refund or reverse the funds once the payment for Direct Tax transactions is successfully processed. Taxpayers may connect with the Income Tax Department for such requests and follow their prescribed guidelines.

 

37. In case the account has been debited, but transaction status is still showing as pending, what steps should be taken by the customer?

In case the account has been debited but the transaction status is still showing as pending, the customer is suggested to wait for <30> - <45> minutes for the transaction status to get updated.

 

38. If the transaction status has been confirmed as a success by the Bank, but on TIN 2.0 e-Filing Portal, it is showing as awaiting payment confirmation from the Bank, what steps should be taken by the customer?

In case the transaction status has been confirmed as a success by the Bank, but is still showing as awaiting confirmation from the Bank on e- TIN 2.0 e-Filing Portal, the customer is suggested to wait for <30> - <45> minutes for the transaction payment status to get updated.

 

39. If the transaction status has been confirmed as a success by the bank, but on TIN 2.0 e-Filing Portal, the customer is unable to download the challan, what steps should be taken by the customer?

In this exceptional scenario, the customer is suggested to wait for <30> - <45> minutes on TIN 2.0 e-Filing Portal for the status to get updated. However, in case of further delay, the customer should contact TIN 2.0  e-Filing Portal Customer Care at <https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/contact-us>

 

40. Does the system accept decimal numbers in the amount column in a direct tax payment?

No, the system will not accept the decimal value in the amount.

 

41. How many Direct Tax transactions can be approved by the checker/ authoriser on CIB?

The checker/ authoriser can approve maximum of <25> transactions at once, when initiated through the Bulk Single Payment option on ANNEXURE-I.

 

42. What all solutions are provided by ICICI Bank for Direct Tax Payment?

There are three solutions provided by ICICI Bank for making Direct Tax Payments:

a) Bulk file upload on CIB

b) Host-to-Host (H2H)

c) Direct tax payment through API

The uploaded file can cater to transactions of minor head code <100 (Advance tax)>, <200 (TDS)> and <300 (Self-Assessment)> only. [Refer to Annexure -1 for details on minor and major codes).

 

43. How can a customer reach out to the ICICI Bank Customer Care for Tax Payments?

Customer can reach out through cibhotline@icicibank.com

 

44. What are the due dates for making Direct Tax Payments?

Due Date for TDS is <7th> of every month.

Due Date for Advance Tax is <15th> of every quarter end.

 

45. How to approve or reject Bulk Direct Tax file?

User can approve the uploaded bulk tax payment file through below path:

Step 1: User has to login to CIB (Corporate Internet Banking) by entering their credentials.

Step 2:  Click on ‘Tax payment’ Menu and select ‘Bulk Tax Payment’ option.

Step 3:  Select ‘Bulk Direct Tax File Approval’ option.

Step 4:  Click on ‘Action’ tab to approve or reject the uploaded file.

Tax menu option: Tax Payment > Bulk Tax Payment > Bulk Tax File Approval > Approve or Reject Uploaded Files.

 

46. A. Where can an RM/SM/AM check status in case of an error of ‘No rule set up for this transaction type?

Branch / Business Unit may check rules in iView under CIB user ID details > Load > Select Corporate ID > Transaction limit for corporate ID > Check tax payment under transaction type > Check applicable rule OR raise an SR in FCRM under the path: Corporate > CIB related > Tax collection queries. Send an e-mail to <gbprocess@icicibank.com>. The TAT to resolve the queries is T+2 working days through the mode of receipt of query.

B. How can an RM/SM/AM check the workflow and its limit for tax transactions?

Branch / Business Unit may check rules in iView under CIB user ID details > Load > Select Corporate ID > Transaction limit for corporate ID > Check tax payment under transaction type OR raise an SR in FCRM under the path: Corporate > CIB related > Tax collection queries. Send e-mail to <gbprocess@icicibank.com>. The TAT to resolve the queries is T+2 working days through the mode of receipt of query.

C. If the customer wants to enhance the limit, what does the branch need to do?

The Branch needs to raise SR in FCRM under Corporate > CIB related > Upgrade transaction access, along with request letter and supporting document as per constitution of the client.

 

47. How can a customer reach out to the ICICI Bank Customer Care for tax payments?

A customer may reach out to ICICI Bank Customer Care at:

1) <customer.care@icicibank.com> (Savings Account Customers)

2) <corporatecare@icicibank.com> (Current Account Customers).

 

48. Can customer make offline payments for Indirect Tax?

No, Indirect tax payments are only allowed through online mode.

Goods & Services Tax(GST)

1. What is GST?
Goods and Services Tax is an Indirect Tax levied by the Government of India on all goods and services, apart from those exempted. ICICI Bank offers payment facility for Goods and Services Tax to its Retail and Corporate customers.

 

2. How to pay GST online?
1. Log in to GSTN portal > Go to the ‘Services’ tab > Payments > Create Challan
2. Enter GSTIN/UIN/TMPID > Enter displayed ‘Captcha’ and click on ‘Proceed’
3. Enter amount under the different Tax heads (CGST, SGST, IGST and CESS) as per details on the Application cum Debit Form and select ePayment as payment mode. Click on ‘Generate Challan’
4. Enter the correct GSTIN manually and click on ‘Proceed’
5. GST Challan is created with CPIN (Transaction Reference Number)
6. The Challan can be downloaded by clicking on the ‘Download’ tab
7. Select Net Banking as ePayment mode > Select ICICI Bank > Tick the ‘Terms and Conditions apply’ checkbox > Click on ‘Make Payment’
8. Select the channel ‘Pay as a Corporate User’ and continue:
a) Log in by entering Corporate ID, User ID and Password
b) Select Bank Account and click on the ‘Continue’ button
c) On the confirmation page, click on the ‘Submit’ button and the transaction will be initiated
d) You can now click on ‘Download Debit Advice’ to obtain Debit Advice or click on ‘Return to Government Site’ to initiate another payment
e) Once you click on ‘Return to Government Site’, the system will redirect to GSTN portal.

 

3. What is the Due Date to pay GST?
The Due Date for GST payment is the 20th of every month.

 

4. Where can I download GST Challan post payment completion?
The Challan can be downloaded by clicking on the ‘Download’ tab on GSTN portal.

 

5. Can I make multiple challan payments in one go?
Yes. Log in to CIB > Tax/EPFO/ESIC > Bulk GSTNs and Others > Tax Payment > GST Bulk Payment > GST Bulk Payment Initiation > Search Criteria > Select Account Number > Select Multiple Challans > Choose Authentication Mode (OTP/Grid Card) > Continue > Select Approver and Initiate Payment.

 

6. How to register Multiple GSTs on Internet Banking?
Log in on CIB > Tax Page > Direct Tax > GIB Landing Page > Tax Payment > Register GSTN > Click here to register multiple GSTN through file (download the sample file) > Choose File > Submit.

 

7. What is the limit for Bulk GST payment?
<199> GSTNs can be added in excel and payments can be made.

 

8. What is Simplified GST solution offered by ICICI Bank?
Customers who have GSTINs registered with ICICI Bank Corporate Internet Banking (CIB) can create multiple challans by clicking on ‘Return to GST Portal for Bulk Transaction’ and upload the file after logging in to CIB through GSTN Government portal. It is a one-time CIB login process to pay multiple challans in one go.

 

9. What are the different product solutions offered by ICICI Bank to pay GST?
ICICI Bank offers multiple solutions to make GST payments easy and secure:
1. Simplified solution: For paying multiple challans in one go through CIB
2. API solution: Offering Payment and Debit Advice, double verification, inquiry and re-inquiry features through API integration.

 

10. Which payment modes are available through ICICI Bank for GST payments on GSTN portal?
Following payment modes are available on GSTN portal:
1. ICICI Bank Net Banking
2. ICICI Bank Debit Card
3. <5,000>+ ICICI Bank Branches.

 

11. Where can I check the payment status of GST Challan?
To check payment status of GST Challan: https://www.gst.gov.in/ > Go to the ‘Services’ tab > Track payment status > Enter your GSTIN and CPIN to track status/view challan and receipt.

 

12. How many GST challans can be approved on CIB when opting for ICICI Bank GST Simplified Solution?
At a given time, payment for <50> challans can be approved and made using single login on ICICI Bank Corporate Internet Banking.

 

13. How to pay GST offline?
1. Log in to GSTN portal > Go to ‘Services’ tab > Payments > Create challan
2. Enter GSTIN / UIN / TMPID, enter displayed captcha and click on proceed
3. Enter the amount under different tax heads (CGST, SGST, IGST and CESS) as per details on application-cum-debit form of customer and select the mode of payment as ‘Over The Counter’. Click on ‘Generate Challan’
4. Enter the GSTIN manually and click on proceed
5. After entering the correct GSTIN & clicking on ‘Proceed’, GST challan is created with CPIN (Transaction Reference Number)
6. Choose ‘Over the counter’ under mode of payment and select ICICI Bank, then click on ‘Make payment’ tab
7. Download the mandate form challan and visit any authorised ICICI Bank Branch along with Cash/Cheque/DD.

 

14. Where can I download the Debit Advice post successful GST payments through ICICI Bank CIB?

Login to CIB> Click on tab Tax/EPFO/ESIC> Tax payment inquiry> Click on search criteria and get the Debit Advice

 

15. Are there any charges applicable to avail ICICI Bank Net Banking services for making GST payments?

No. There are no charges for making GST payments through ICICI Bank Net Banking.

 

16. What are the options available under payment mode ‘Over the counter’ for making GST payments?

One can make GST payments through Cash, Cheque, Demand Draft under ‘Over the Counter’ payment mode.

 

17. Can I make GST payments on holidays with ICICI Bank Net Banking?
Yes. You can make your GST payments on holidays with ICICI Bank Net Banking

Customs duty

1. What is ICEGATE 2.0 (CEP)? Which Indirect Taxes can be paid through the same?

ICEGATE 2.0 (CEP) is a common platform for payment of various Indirect Taxes, such as, Central Excise, Service Tax, SEZ Custom Duty, ICES Custom Duty and ECCS using Internet Banking.

 

2. What are the different types of Custom Duties which can be paid through ICICI Bank?

Below are the types of Custom Duties which can be paid through ICICI Bank:
1) ICES Custom Duty - Indian Customs EDI System
2) SEZ Custom Duty - Special Economic Zones
3) ECCS - Express Cargo Clearance System.

 

3. What details does the customer need to fill for making a Custom Duty payment?

The following details are required to be filled for making a Custom Duty payment:
1) Duty type
2) Document type
3) Location
4) Identification number.

 

4. What is Central Excise?

Central Excise duty is an indirect form of taxation and is collected from the customer by a retailer or an intermediary. It is paid when goods are transferred from the production unit to a warehouse.

 

5. How to pay Central Excise from ICEGATE 2.0 (CEP)?

Follow the below path:

Visit ICEGATE portal > Go to Services > e-Payment > Choose the type of duty and fill in the required details:

For making the payment follow the below steps:
Pay through Internet Banking: Log in to ICEGATE payment page > Select the unpaid challans > Select payment mode as Internet Banking and complete the payment.

 

6. What are the modes of payment available for paying Custom Duty on ICEGATE 2.0 (CEP) through ICICI Bank?

1) Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL)
2) Internet Banking.

 

7. What is Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL)?

Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL) is an additional wallet based payment mode that has been introduced on ICEGATE 2.0 (CEP) to credit funds in the virtual account of the registered trade user and can only be used for the payments of ICES Custom Duty and ECCS.

 

8. How to register for Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL) on ICEGATE 2.0 (CEP) portal?

A wallet can be activated by the registered IEC holders and deposits can be made into it through ICICI Bank Internet Banking.

 

9. How can the unregistered users pay Custom Duty?

On the ICEGATE e-Payment page unregistered users have to select 'No' for 'Do you have ICEGATE ID?' question and need to submit their PAN details for further processing and pay the Custom Duty accordingly.

 

10. How to credit funds into ECL Wallet using ICICI Bank Internet Banking?

Follow the below steps for paying Custom Duty using ECL Wallet facility:

Log in to ICEGATE Account > Route to financial services > Fund ECL using Internet Banking > Settle challans using ECL funds.

Can we make payments for all types of Custom Duties using ECL Wallet on ICEGATE 2.0 (CEP)?

No, you can make payments of ICES Custom Duty and ECCS only, with ECL.

 

11. How to make Custom Duty payment using ECL Wallet on ICEGATE 2.0 (CEP)?

Follow the below steps for paying Custom Duty using ECL Wallet facility:

Visit ICEGATE portal > Go to Services > e-Payment > Choose the type of duty and fill in the required details.

For payment follow the below steps:

Pay through ECL: Log in to ICEGATE Account > Route to financial services > Fund ECL using Internet Banking > Settle challans using ECL funds.

 

12. How to make Custom Duty payment using ICICI Bank Internet Banking on ICEGATE 2.0 (CEP)?

Follow the below steps for paying Custom Duty using ICICI Bank Internet Banking:

Visit ICEGATE portal > Go to Services > e-Payment > Choose the type of duty and fill in the required details.

For payment through Internet Banking follow the below steps:

Pay through Internet Banking: Log in to ICEGATE payment page > Select unpaid challans > Select payment mode as Internet Banking and complete the payment.

 

13. Does the customer receive a Debit Advice after funding ECL Wallet?

The customer will receive transaction status update on ICICI Bank Internet Banking after funding ECL Wallet.

When does a customer receive Debit Advice?
The customer will receive Debit Advice post successful completion of payment transaction.

 

14. What are the key features of ICEGATE (CEP) 2.0?

Some key features of ICEGATE (CEP) 2.0 are -
• API-based solution for real-time update on ICEGATE portal
• Dashboard to view transaction details on ICEGATE 2.0 (CEP) portal under ECL
• Instant refunds to ECL Wallet
• Payment of all Indirect Taxes using multiple payment options provided on a single portal.

 

15. How to check payment status update on ICEGATE 2.0 (CEP) portal post completing the payment from ECL Wallet?


To check the payment status update on ICEGATE 2.0 (CEP) portal, go to <https://www.icegate.gov.in/> and follow the path –

ICEGATE payment > Services > e-Payment > Enquiry Tab > Put credentials and enquiry date > View e-Payment receipt.

 

16. In case of payment failure, how does the refund happen?

Refund is done in the ECL Wallet and from the ECL Wallet, payments of ICES Custom Duty and ECCS can be done

 

17. How to check Duty payment status on ICEGATE portal?
Please follow the below steps to check the payment status on ICEGATE Portal.
Step 1 - Visit ICEGATE payment enquiry page using the following link – <https://cbicpay.icegate.gov.in/iceepay/enquiry>
Step 2 - Enter the relevant details (applicable basis Debit Advice provided) – Duty type, Document type, Location, Identification number and Captcha – and then click on ‘Submit’
Step 3: - Check Bank/RBI/ECL and Payment Integration status on ICEGATE portal against the transactions.

 

Please note
1) In case of failure at ‘Payment Integration Status’, when RBI/Bank status is shown as ‘Success’, user is requested to re-initiate the transaction from the amount credited in the ECL Wallet.
2) In case of pending at ‘Bank/RBI Status’ or pending at ‘Payment Integration Status’, user is requested to wait for the transaction confirmation till <11:59:59 p.m.> of the same day.

https://cbicpay.icegate.gov.in/iceepay/enquiry > Enquiry > Enter mandatory details > Click on Submit.