Karnataka Bank Enables Online Remittance for Direct Taxes Payments

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Karnataka Bank, a private sector bank in India, has enabled the facility of online remittance for Direct Taxes (Income Tax / Advance Tax) payments for its customers. This development comes after the bank was authorized by the Reserve Bank of India, based on a recommendation from the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Ministry of Finance, to collect Direct and Indirect Taxes on behalf of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the Central Board for Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). Karnataka Bank's customers can now use the 'ICEGATE' portal to make online remittances for Customs Duty Payment and GSTN Portal for Goods and Service Taxes Payments. The bank also operates an Over the Counter mode for these tax payments.

Key Takeaways:

  • Karnataka Bank has enabled online remittance for Direct Taxes payments through the 'ICEGATE' portal, expanding its services for customers.
  • The bank was authorized by the Reserve Bank of India to collect Direct and Indirect Taxes on behalf of the CBDT and CBIC, based on a recommendation from the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Ministry of Finance.
  • Karnataka Bank offers various products and services, including current accounts, demand deposits, term deposits, insurance-linked savings bank deposits, and senior citizens' deposit schemes.
  • The bank's services include online remittances for Customs Duty Payment and GSTN Portal for Goods and Service Taxes Payments, as well as Over the Counter mode for these tax payments.
  • Karnataka Bank operates as a private sector bank in India, catering to a wide range of customers with its diverse product offerings.

Statistics:

  • Karnataka Bank has enabled online remittance for Direct Taxes payments through the 'ICEGATE' portal.
  • The bank was authorized by the Reserve Bank of India in 2023 to collect Direct and Indirect Taxes on behalf of the CBDT and CBIC.
  • Karnataka Bank operates an Over the Counter mode for Customs Duty Payment and GSTN Portal for Goods and Service Taxes Payments.
  • The bank offers a range of deposit schemes, including current accounts, demand deposits, term deposits, insurance-linked savings bank deposits, and senior citizens' deposit schemes.

Sources:

  • Karnataka Bank press release, no date available.
  • Reserve Bank of India website, " RBI authorizes Karnataka Bank to collect Direct and Indirect Taxes ".
  • Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) website, " Collection of Direct Taxes on behalf of CBDT ".
  • Contify.com, " Karnataka Bank Enables Online Remittance for Direct Taxes Payments ".