28 July 2025
Hereโs a quick summary of common TDS rates for various expenses (as per Income Tax rules around 2009โ2012, some may have changed now):
| Expense Type | Section | TDS Rate (%) | | -------------------------------------------- | ------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | Salary | 192 | As per Income Tax slab | | Interest on securities | 193 | 10% | | Interest other than securities | 194A | 10% | | Dividend | 194 | 10% (earlier, now 0% for resident individuals) | | Rent for land, building, furniture | 194I | 10% (2% for plant & machinery) | | Professional fees/technical fees | 194J | 10% | | Commission/brokerage | 194H | 5% | | Payment to contractors/subcontractors (work) | 194C | 1% (individual/HUF), 2% (others) | | Insurance commission | 194D | 5% | | Payment of lottery winnings | 194B | 30% | | Payment of winnings from race horses | 194BB | 30% | | Rent for machinery, equipment | 194I | 2% |
Note: These rates may vary for non-residents, and some thresholds apply.
If you want rates for any specific expense, just ask!