This discussion clarifies the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) implications when a resident in India purchases a house property from a Non-Resident Indian (NRI). The key question revolves around the correct TDS rate, with advice pointing towards 22.88% under Section 195 for long-term gains and potentially higher for short-term gains, rather than the standard 1% or 20% applicable to resident-to-resident sales. It also touches upon the buyer's obligation to obtain a Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) and the process of using Form 26QB for remittance, noting that TAN isn't always required for the NRI seller but is crucial for the buyer's TDS deduction.
15 February 2020
An NRI having a house property in India wishes to sell it to a Resident. The sale price exceeds Rs 50 Lakhs. What TDS has to be deducted by the resident - 1% or 20%? Kindly advise. The NRI is having PAN in India.
15 February 2020
TDS on immovable property has to be paid using Form 26QB within 30 days from the end of the month in which TDS was deducted no tan no required.
15 February 2020
TDS will be deducted @ 22.88% u/s 195 on full consideration if the gain is long term. If gain is short term then it is @ 34.32% ie., Tax+ Scharge+ cess. The NRI can apply for lower deduction with AO in form 13 stating that TDS needs to be done only on gain part rather than full value of consideration.