If you've missed the 7th May deadline for your April 20 TDS payment, you may be subject to interest. For payments made between 20th March 2020 and 30th June 2020, a reduced interest rate of 9% per annum (0.75% per month) applies, down from the usual 12% or 18%. This lower rate is applicable for April and May if paid before 31st May, and no late fees are charged for this period.
26 May 2020
For delayed payments of advanced tax, self-assessment tax, regular tax, TDS, TCS, equalization levy, STT, CTT made between 20th March 2020 and 30th June 2020, the reduced interest rate at 9% instead of 12 %/18 % per annum ( i.e. 0.75% per month instead of 1/1.5 percent per month) will be charged for this period. No late fee/penalty shall be charged for delay relating to this period.