New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- If you have an income tax payment due and are short of immediate cash, using a credit card may seem like a convenient option. The income tax department allows taxpayers to use this mode of payment on the e-filing portal.

You can clear certain income tax liabilities, including advance tax, self-assessment tax and outstanding demand, through the official income tax e-pay facility using authorised payment gateways that support credit card transactions.

The facility is available online and works in a manner similar to other digital payment methods. However, taxpayers should note that paying income tax through credit card is not always cost-free, as convenience or processing charges can be levied over and above the tax a...