Mistakenly Paid 5% TDS Instead of 2%? Here's How to Claim a Refund via TRACES



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If you've mistakenly deducted or deposited 5% TDS on rent when the correct rate should have been 2% (applicable after October 1, 2024), you can claim a refund. The TRACES portal provides a straightforward process for this. You'll need to log in, navigate to the refund request section, specify the reason for your claim, and provide challan and bank account details. After authentication, you can submit your request and track its status.

Introduction In the financial year (FY) 2024-25, a change in the applicable TDS rate on rent under Section 194-IB created confusion among many tenants and property managers. Specifically, if rent payments after October 1, 2024, are subject to a reduced TDS rate of 2% instead of 5%, but you mistakenly deducted or deposited tax at the higher rate, you may be eligible for a refund of the excess amount.Fortunately, the TRACES (TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System) portal allo
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