Calculation of interest on late payment of tds

Naresh Pandey (CA) (137 Points)

17 May 2012  

Dear CCI members,

 

I have a query regarding calculation of interest on late deposit of TDS. We deducted TDS in the month of Feb 2010 and Paid in the month of April 2010, so interest is charged for 2 months but at the time of payment we did not paid any interest. In this case, now we have to calculate interest assuming the interest amount for 2 months as principal amount and interest shall be calculated from Feb 2010 till date. What will be the interest rate in this case 1% pm or 1.5% per month??