TDS on sale of property


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This discussion clarifies the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) applicable when a US citizen sells property in India. Regardless of whether the sale is conducted via a General Power of Attorney (GPA) to a cousin or through a personal visit by the seller (who possesses an Aadhaar and PAN card), the buyer is liable to deduct TDS at 20% plus applicable cess and surcharge on the sale value. Additionally, the seller requires a TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) to pay TDS, which can be applied for online through TIN NSDL and typically takes one day to obtain.

(Querist)
03 November 2020 sir,

please answer the following questions:-

1) if a US citizen who has a property in India and wants to sell by giving GPA to his cousin, what percentage of TDS , will be deducted by buyer on sale value.

2) if he personally visits India in order to sell his property. what percentage of TDS will be deducted by the buyer at the time of sale . (he has Aadhaar and pan card too)

Thanks in advance.

04 November 2020 In both the cases TDS 20% plus cess and surcharge applicable on sale value.

123456 (Querist)
06 November 2020 Sir ...does the seller need TAN number to pay TDS on sale?

06 November 2020 Yes TAN is required...........

123456 (Querist)
06 November 2020 sir,
what is the procedure to get TAN and how much time does it take.

06 November 2020 Apply online TIN NSDL it will take one day.


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