Article Assistant and Post Gradute
644 Points
Joined April 2014
Delay in depositing TDS or failure to deduct TDS
If TDS has not been deducted when it was applicable, interest is levied on the amount of TDS
- Interest @ 1% for every month or part of month from the date on which it was deductible to the date on which it was actually deducted.
If TDS was deducted but not deposited timely, interest is levied on the amount of TDS
- Interest @ 1.5% for every month or part of month from the date on which it was deducted to the date on which such tax was remitted to the government for payment.
There may be a situation where although no TDS has been deducted by the payer, but the receiver has accounted for the income in his return and paid the tax due on such income. In such a case, interest will be applicable to the payer @ 1% on TDS amount from the date TDS was deductible to the date on which the receiver submitted his tax return. (This is only applicable where the receiver is resident in India).
When to pay Interest on delay
Any interest applicable must be deposited before filing quarterly TDS return.