Rates of TDS/TCS w.e.f. 1st April 2021



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This article outlines the updated Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) rates that came into effect on 1st April 2021. It details the specific rates and threshold limits for various types of income and transactions, including interest, dividends, contractor payments, rent, royalties, and the sale of goods. The information is presented in a clear, tabular format for easy reference.

TDS/TCS Rates: April 2021 Changes Explained

1. Tentative rates of TDS

Section

Nature of Income

Rate of TDS applicable for the period

Threshold Limit for deduction tax

w.e.f. 01.04.2021

14-05-2020 to 31-03- 2021

193

Interest on Securities

10%

7.50%

-

194

Dividend

10%

7.50%

Rs. 5,000 in case of

Individual

194A

Interest other than interest on Securities

10%

7.50%

Rs. 5,000 to

Rs. 50,000

194C

Payment to Contractors

- 1%: If deductee is an individual orHUF

- 2%: In any othercase

- 0.75%: If deductee is an individual or HUF

- 1.50%: In anyother case

- Single payment : Rs.30,000

- Aggregate payment:

Rs. 100,000

194D

Insurance Commission

- 10%: If deductee is domesticCompany

- 5%: In any othercase

- 7.50%: If deductee is domesticCompany

- 3.75%: In anyother

case

15,000

194G

Commission and other payments on

sale of lottery tickets

5%

3.75%

15,000

194H

Commission and

Brokerage

5%

3.75%

15,000

194-I

Rent

- 10%: If rent pertains to hiring of immovable property

- 2%: If rent pertains to hiring of plant and machinery

- 7.50%: If rent pertains to hiring of immovable property

- 1.50%: If rent pertains to hiring of plant and machinery

2,40,000

194-IB

Payment of Rent by Certain Individuals or HUF

5%

3.75%

50,000

194J

Royalty and Fees for Professional or Technical Services

- 2%: If royalty is payable towards sale, distribution or exhibition of cinematographicfilms

- 2%: If recipient is engaged in business of operation of call Centre

- 2%: If sum is payable towards fees for technical services (other than professionalservices)

- 10%: In all othercases

- 1.50%: If royalty is payable towards sale, distribution or exhibition of cinematographic films

- 1.50%: If recipient is engaged in business of operation of call Centre

- 1.50%: If sum is payable towards fees for technical services (other than professional services)

- 7.50%: In all other cases

- Director's fees: Nil

- Others: Rs. 30,000

194M

Payment to contractor, commission agent, broker or professional by certain Individuals or HUF

5%

3.75%

50 lakhs

194N

Cash withdrawal

- 2%: In general if cash withdrawn exceeds Rs. 1crore

- 2%: If assessee has not furnished return for last 3 assessment years and cash withdrawn exceeds Rs. 20 lakhs but does not exceed Rs. 1crore

- 5%: If assessee has not furnished return for last 3 assessment years and cash withdrawn exceeds Rs. 1crore

- 1.50%: In general if cash withdrawn exceeds Rs. 1 crore

- 1.50%: If assessee has not furnished return for last 3 assessment years and cash withdrawn exceeds Rs. 20 lakhs but does not exceed Rs. 1crore

- 3.75%: If assessee has not furnished return for last 3 assessment years and cash withdrawn exceeds Rs.1

crore

- If a person defaults in filing of return: 20 lakhs

- If no default is made in filing of return: Rs 1 crore

2. Rates of TCS

Section

Goods & Services liable to TCS

Rate of TDS applicable for the period

w.e.f. 01.04.2021

14-05-2020 - 31-03- 2021

Section 206C(1)

Alcoholic liquor for human consumption

1%

0.75%

Section 206C(1)

- Timber obtained under Forestlease

- Timber obtained by any mode other than undera forest lease

- Any other forest produce not being timber ortendu leaves

2.50%

1.875%

Section 206C(1)

Tendu leaves

5%

3.75%

Section 206C(1)

Minerals, being coal or ignite or iron ore

1%

0.75%

Section 206C(1)

Scrap

1%

0.75%

Section 206C(1C)

Parking Lot

2%

1.50%

Section 206C(1C)

Toll Plaza

2%

1.50%

Section 206C(1C)

Mining & quarrying

2%

1.50%

Section 206C(1F)

Motor Car

1%

0.75%

Section 206C(1G)

Overseas tour travel package

5%

3.75%

Section 206C(1G)

Remittance of Forex under LRS of Rs. 7 lakh or more in a financial year

• 0.5%: Where remittance is a repayment of loan obtained for the purpose of pursuing any education

• 5%: In any other case

• 0.375%: Where remittance is a repayment of loan obtained for the purpose of pursuing any education

• 3.75%: In any other case

Section 206C(1H)

Sale of goods in excess of Rs. 50 lakh

0.10%

0.075%

 
 

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