<h1>RBI Advises Taxpayers to Avoid Last-Minute Rush by Paying Taxes Early via Banks or Online Platforms.</h1> The Reserve Bank of India urges income tax assessees to pay their dues well before the deadline to avoid congestion at RBI offices. Assessees are encouraged to use alternative payment methods, such as select agency bank branches or online payment facilities, to bypass long queues. The rush at the RBI for tax payments peaks towards the end of September, overwhelming the bank's capacity despite additional counters. Twenty-nine agency banks, including major national and private banks, are authorized to accept income tax payments, providing taxpayers with multiple convenient options to fulfill their obligations.