TDS/TCS Quick Reference

Key sections, rates, forms, and deadlines for Tax Deducted/Collected at Source under IT Act 2025

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TDS Return Forms

Section 392-393 / Rules 215-220

Quarterly TDS returns consolidated under new rules. All old 24Q/26Q/27Q replaced.

Form 138
Salary TDS Return
Old: Form 24Q
Form 140
Non-Salary TDS Return
Old: Form 26Q
Form 144
Non-Resident TDS Return
Old: Form 27Q
Form 143
TCS Return
Old: Form 27EQ
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TDS Rate Chart

Residents - Section 393(1)
Nature of Payment Rate Threshold
Commission/Brokerage 2% Rs 20K
Rent (Machinery) 2% Rs 50K/mo
Professional Fees 2% Rs 50K
Dividend 10% Nil
Mutual Fund Income 10% Rs 10K
Full Rate Table →
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Non-Resident TDS Rates

Section 393(2) — 17 Serial Numbers
Sl. Nature of Payment Rate
1 Sportsman / entertainer (Sec 211) 20%
2-3 Interest on forex / rupee bond 5%
4 Interest — IFSC listed bonds 4% / 9%
5 Interest — infra debt fund 5%
10 Mutual Fund / specified co. units 20% / DTAA
12,14 LTCG on offshore funds / GDRs 12.5%
17 Any other sum (catch-all) Rates in force
Full NRI Rate Table (all 17 entries) →

Note: DTAA rates may apply for Sl. Nos. 10 and 15 (whichever lower). See Note 1 for Sl. Nos. 2-4 interest limits.

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TCS Rate Chart

Section 394 - Major TCS Items
Transaction Type Rate
Alcoholic Liquor 5%
Motor Vehicle (>Rs 10L) 1%
Scrap/Minerals/Timber 4.5%
Overseas Remittance (>Rs 7L) 5%
Sale of goods (>Rs 50L) 0.075%

Form 143: Quarterly return due same as TDS (31 Jul, 31 Oct, 31 Jan, 31 May).

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Deposit & Deadlines

Rules 218-219
7th of month
TDS deposit deadline (monthly). For March: 30 April.
31 Jul / 31 Oct / 31 Jan / 31 May
TDS/TCS Return (Form 138/140/143/144) filing deadline
15 June
TDS Certificate (Form 130) for salary - annual issue
15 days from return due
TDS Certificate (Form 131) for non-salary - quarterly

Q4 Note: Deposit extended to 30 April for March deductions.

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TDS Certificates

Rules 215 - Issued to deductees
Form 130
Annual Salary Certificate
Old: Form 16 | Due: 15 June
Form 131
Quarterly Non-Salary Certificate
Old: Form 16A | Due: 15 days after quarter
Form 132
Revised TDS Certificate
Old: Form 16B | Due: Within 30 days of revision

Issued by: Deductor via e-filing portal to deductees

Key Changes from Old Act

What's new under IT 2025
  • Unified Rules: Old Rule 31A replaced by Rules 215-220
  • Consolidated Returns: All TDS returns (24Q/26Q/27Q) consolidated under single rule
  • New Section Numbers: Old 392-394 → New 392-394 (mapping updated)
  • Form 138/140/144: Replaces 24Q/26Q/27Q respectively
  • Form 143: TCS return (replaces 27EQ)
  • Extended Deposit: March TDS deposit due 30 April (vs 15 April)
  • e-filing Mandatory: All returns filed electronically; no paper filing
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TDS Compliance Checklist

Common mistakes to avoid
  • Deduct TDS only when payment threshold is crossed
  • Deposit TDS by 7th of following month (no extension)
  • File quarterly return within 31 days of quarter end
  • Issue certificates (Form 130/131/132) within prescribed time
  • Maintain PAN of deductee (mandatory since April 2025)
  • Update PAN in e-filing portal for accuracy
  • File revised TDS return within 1 year if errors found
  • Reconcile TDS certificates with returns filed by assessee

⚠ Penalty Risk: Non-deposit of TDS: 1% per month. Late return filing: Rs 100/day.

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TCS Special Items

Specific TCS applicability items
  • Overseas Tour Packages: 5% TCS on package value
  • Foreign Remittance: 5% TCS if >Rs 7 lakhs (per remittance)
  • Scrap Sale: 4.5% TCS (defined scrap only)
  • Minerals/Timber: 4.5% TCS (notified items)
  • Tendu Leaves: 5% TCS
  • Motor Vehicles: 1% TCS if value exceeds Rs 10 lakhs
  • Goods >Rs 50L: 0.075% TCS on gross amount
  • Collector's Responsibility: Deposit TCS by 7th of following month. File Form 143 by 31 May (Q4).

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    Section to Form Mapping

    At a glance reference
    Section Topic Form
    392 TDS - Salary 138
    393 TDS - Non-Salary 140
    393 TDS - NR 144
    394 TCS 143
    N/A Salary TDS Cert 130
    N/A Quarterly Cert 131
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