TDS
TDS Deductions (Tax Deducted at source)​
TDS, or Tax Deducted at Source, refers to the deduction of taxes at the time of payment or when they become due, whichever is earlier. Failure to deduct TDS by the responsible party empowers the Assessing Officer to disallow the entire expenditure when determining taxable profits. TDS payments to the income tax department are due before the 7th of the following month.
Let's explore this with different scenarios:
- TDS on Rent: If the annual rent payable exceeds Rs 1.8 lakh, TDS of 10% must be deducted. For instance, if the monthly rent is Rs 20,000, 10% (Rs 2,000) must be deducted and remitted to the income tax department before the 7th of the subsequent month.
- TDS on Technical Payment: In the case of a Rs 40,000 payment to a website developer, TDS of 10% should be deducted upfront. Thus, Rs 36,000 goes to the developer, while Rs 4,000 is remitted to the income tax department as TDS.
- TDS on Salary to Employees: The employer is responsible for deducting TDS from employee salaries and remitting it to the income tax department. The amount deducted depends on various factors such as salary, allowable allowances, taxable perquisites, and deductions under chapter VI-A. Only after filing the TDS return can Form 16 be issued to employees.
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When do people need to deduct TDS, and who has to do it?
When certain payments mentioned in the Income Tax Act are made, TDS must be deducted from them. However, individuals or Hindu Undivided Families (HUF) who are not required to audit their financial records do not have to deduct TDS. If you’re an individual or a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) and you pay rent of more than Rs 50,000 per month, you have to deduct 5% as TDS, even if you don’t need a tax audit. If you need to deduct this TDS, you don’t have to apply for a TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number). Your employer deducts TDS based on your income tax slab rates. Banks usually deduct TDS at 10%, but if they don’t have your PAN information, they might deduct it at a higher rate of 20%.
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F.A.Q.
TDS stands for Tax Deducted at Source. You’ve probably encountered TDS in various situations, like when you put money in a bank Fixed Deposit, receive your salary, or make payments to vendors. Essentially, TDS is like a portion of tax taken upfront by the payer from your income, no matter what type of income it is.
The TDS rule says that when someone pays you money, they have to take a small part of it as tax before giving it to you. This happens automatically when they pay you, so you get less money in hand. The percentage they take depends on what kind of payment it is and how much it is. They then send this tax amount to the government on your behalf.
TDS should be paid by the person or entity making the payment, also known as the payer or deductor. They are responsible for deducting the applicable TDS amount from the payment made to the payee and then depositing it with the government on behalf of the payee.
You can avoid paying TDS by keeping your income below the taxable limit or by providing valid exemption certificates to the person paying you. You can also consider investing in certain options like bonds or tax-saving schemes, which might exempt you from TDS. But it’s best to check with a tax advisor to make sure you’re following the rules correctly.
The interest rate for TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) varies based on how late the deducted tax is deposited with the government. Generally, it’s around 1-1.5% per month or part of the month. But it’s a good idea to check the latest rules or talk to a tax advisor for the most up-to-date information.