04 July 2016
If we pay interest through EMI's to a NBFC ..do we need to make TDS on such payments?? If yes plzz tell me how to do this..and the Provisison applicable
27 July 2025
Here's how TDS works on **interest payments to NBFCs via EMIs**:
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### 1. **Is TDS applicable?**
* Yes, **TDS is applicable on interest payments made to NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies)**. * **Section 194A** of the Income Tax Act applies for TDS on interest other than interest on securities. * Interest paid by you to NBFCs (other than scheduled banks) is **subject to TDS at 10%** if the total interest paid in a financial year exceeds โน5,000.
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### 2. **How to deduct TDS on interest in EMIs?**
* EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) usually includes **principal + interest**. * You need to **calculate the interest component of each EMI separately**. * Deduct TDS **only on the interest component** of the EMI payment. * If total interest paid during the year crosses โน5,000, deduct TDS @10% on interest.
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### 3. **Practical steps:**
* **Obtain interest certificate or amortization schedule from NBFC** showing interest breakup. * Deduct TDS @10% on interest part of each EMI. * Deposit TDS with the government within the due dates. * File TDS returns (Form 26Q). * Provide TDS certificate (Form 16A) to the NBFC.
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### 4. **Important Points:**
* If NBFC provides you a **lower or nil deduction certificate under Section 197**, you should deduct TDS as per that certificate. * TDS is **not applicable on principal repayment**โonly interest component is considered. * If the interest payment is to a **scheduled bank**, TDS is **not applicable**.
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If you want, I can help you with a sample calculation or TDS return filing steps for this scenario. Would you like that?