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Section 194T is a newly inserted for TDS deduction proposed as per Clause 62 of Finance (No. 2) Bill, 2024. The scope of TDS u/s 194T is to include payment made by firms to its partners.
Earlier, TDS was not applicable on partner’s remuneration, interest, commission etc. However, TDS was applicable on payment made to employees by firms.
Effective Date
The provisions of Section 194T will be applicable from 1st April, 2025.
Applicability
Section 194T applies to payments made to partners of a Firm, including:
- Salary
- Bonus
- Commission
- Interest on loan from partner
- Remuneration
Non Applicability
Section 194T is not applicable to payments made to partners of a Firm if it is for:
- Capital Repayment
- Drawing
Threshold Limit
TDS u/s 194T will be applicable only if the aggregate amount paid to a partner in a financial year exceeds Rs. 20,000.
Rate of TDS under Section 194T
TDS Rate is 10%.
For Example
If a partnership firm pays Rs. 4, 00,000 as remuneration to a partner in a financial year.
Then, The TDS u/s 194T would be (Rs. 4, 00,000 @ 10%) = Rs. 40,000.
Timing of TDS Deduction u/s 194T
According to section 194T , TDS should be deducted at the earlier of the following two dates:
- At the time of credit to the account of the partner.
- At the time of payment whether in cash, online transfer, draft, cheque or any other manner.
Is TDS u/s 194T applicable to LLP?
Yes, section 194T is applicable to firm, including partnership firm and LLPs.
FAQs
It will increase the compliance burden and expenses.
Budget 2024 introduce a new provision under Section 194T of the Income Tax Act, which states that payments made by a partnership firm or LLP to its partners will now be subject to TDS.
The provisions of Section 194T will come into effect from April 1, 2025.
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