<h1>RBI advises taxpayers to pay dues early to avoid last-minute rush; use banks or online options for convenience.</h1> The Reserve Bank of India has urged income tax payers to remit their dues well in advance of the deadline to avoid last-minute congestion. Taxpayers can use alternative channels such as select branches of 29 authorized agency banks or online payment facilities to bypass long queues at RBI offices. The rush at RBI offices towards the end of March each year has been overwhelming, making it challenging to issue receipts despite additional counters. The authorized banks include major national and private banks like State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank, among others.