The TDS rate has been reduced by 25% for non-salary payments between 14th May 2020 and 31st March 2021. This reduction is contingent on the deductee providing their PAN; otherwise, standard TDS provisions will apply. A link to the official PIB Press Release is provided for further information on the revised rates.
05 October 2020
Yes, the TDS rate has been reduced by 25% w.e.f. 14.05.2020 till 31.03.2021 and it is applicable for non-salary payments, i.e. the relaxation is not applicable for salary payments.
Please do note that the reduced rate is applicable only if PAN of the deductee is available, otherwise normal provisions as laid down before would apply.