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TDS Rate Chart

Section-wise TDS thresholds and rates for resident payments.

As of FY 2025-26

SectionNature of paymentThresholdRate – individual / HUFRate – others
192SalaryBasic exemption limit under the chosen regimeSlab rates
192APremature withdrawal from EPF₹50,00010%
193Interest on securities₹10,00010%10%
194Dividend₹10,00010%10%
194AInterest from banks, post offices and co-operative societies₹50,000 (₹1,00,000 for senior citizens)10%10%
194AInterest other than from banks₹10,00010%10%
194BWinnings from lotteries, crossword puzzles and card games₹10,000 per transaction30%30%
194BANet winnings from online gamesNil30%30%
194BBWinnings from horse races₹10,000 per transaction30%30%
194CPayments to contractors and sub-contractors₹30,000 per contract or ₹1,00,000 in aggregate per year1%2%
194DInsurance commission₹20,0002%10% for companies
194DAPayment under a life insurance policy (income portion)₹1,00,0002%2%
194EEPayments from National Savings Scheme deposits₹2,50010%10%
194GCommission on sale of lottery tickets₹20,0002%2%
194HCommission or brokerage₹20,0002%2%
194I(a)Rent – plant and machinery₹50,000 per month or part of a month2%2%
194I(b)Rent – land, building or furniture₹50,000 per month or part of a month10%10%
194IATransfer of immovable property other than agricultural land₹50,00,0001%1%
194IBRent paid by an individual or HUF not liable to tax audit₹50,000 per month2%
194ICPayment under a joint development agreementNil10%10%
194J(a)Fees for technical services, call-centre services, royalty for sale or distribution of films₹50,0002%2%
194J(b)Fees for professional services, other royalty, non-compete fees, director's fees₹50,000 (nil for director's fees)10%10%
194KIncome from units of a mutual fund₹10,00010%10%
194LACompensation on compulsory acquisition of immovable property₹5,00,00010%10%
194MContract, commission or professional fees paid by an individual or HUF not liable to tax audit₹50,00,0002%
194NCash withdrawal from a bank or post office₹1 crore (₹3 crore for co-operative societies); ₹20 lakh if returns not filed for the last three years2% (5% above ₹1 crore for non-filers)2% (5% above ₹1 crore for non-filers)
194OE-commerce operator to e-commerce participant₹5,00,000 for individual or HUF participants0.1%0.1%
194PSpecified senior citizen (75 years or more) through a specified bankBasic exemption limitSlab rates
194QPurchase of goods₹50,00,000 per year0.1%0.1%
194RBenefit or perquisite arising from business or profession₹20,00010%10%
194STransfer of a virtual digital asset₹50,000 for specified persons, ₹10,000 for others1%1%
194TSalary, remuneration, commission, bonus or interest paid by a firm to a partner₹20,00010%
195Any sum paid to a non-residentNilRates in force or the DTAA rateRates in force or the DTAA rate
  • Where the deductee has not furnished a PAN, tax is deducted at 20% or the applicable rate, whichever is higher (section 206AA).
  • Rates exclude surcharge and cess, which apply only to payments to non-residents and foreign companies.
  • Thresholds are per deductee per financial year unless stated otherwise.
  • TCS under section 206C is not covered in this chart.

For illustration only. Please consult your chartered accountant for advice specific to you.

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