TDS stands for Tax Deducted at Source. TDS is deducted by the person who is making the payments for different kind of transaction. For example: Salaries, commissions and professional services. On the basis of nature of transaction, different rates of TDS is deducted.
The person who is making the payment is responsible for deducting the tax while making the payment is called deductor. The person receiving the payment is called deductee.
It is necessary to deduct tax, and deposit the same within specified due date and file TDS statement on time.
It facilitate the collection of income tax and minimize tax evasion.
TDS Rates Chart
Section
Nature of Transaction
From 1st April 2025
193
Interest on Securities
10,000
194A
Interest other than Interest on securities
When payer is bank, cooperative society and post office:
1 lakh for senior citizen
50,000 in case of others
In case the payer is others:
10,000
194
Dividend for individual shareholder
10,000
194K
Income in respect of units of a mutual fund
10,000
194B
Winnings from lottery, crossword puzzle etc
10,000 in respect of a single transaction
194BB
Winning from horse race
10,000 in respect of a single transaction
194D
Insurance commission
20,000
194G
Income by way of commission, prize etc. on lottery of tickets
20,000
194H
Commission or Brokerage
20,000
194I
Rent
50,000 (in a month)
194J
Fee for professional or technical services
50,000
194LA
Income by way of enhanced compensation
5,00,000
Section 206AB which added compliance burden for TDS deduction has been removed.
The TDS rate for section 194LBC Income received from investment in securitization trusts for residents has been reduced to 10%