TDS on Rent under 194-IB

Being an Individual, payment of rent more than 50,000 per month is liable for deduction of Tax under section 194-IB the rate of 5%. Further in finance act, 2024 it has been reduced to 2% effective from 1st October, 2024.

So I am paying rent of 80,000 per month from July to March and depositing TDS in 26Q at once. Should I deduct TDS with bifurcation i.e 5% from July to September and 2% from October to March or I should deduct 2% on the whole?

Please help. 

Thank You.

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Quick Summary
This discussion addresses the confusion surrounding TDS on rent under Section 194-IB, specifically concerning the rate change from 5% to 2% effective from October 1st, 2024. Participants are seeking guidance on whether to apply the old or new rate when rent payments span this transition period, especially when the system only allows for a single rate deduction. Advice includes deducting TDS monthly as per the applicable rate at the time of payment and information on claiming refunds for excess TDS paid.

System is accepting only 2 % TDS for whole the period.  Anything paid extra is not consumed.

Even if I pay all amount at once in 26QC I should choose 2% even if some portion of rent is paid before 1st October?

Yes, as the software is designed as such. Technically it doesn't sound correct; but that is the condition as per the system.

If you pay monthly rent , you should cut tds as per the rate , pay & file the return accordingly. 

I deducted 5% TDS in Feb 2025 instead of 2% TDS on house rent

Now can I claim the unutilised 3% TDS as advance tax

 

regards

Login to TRACES:
Go to the TRACES website and log in with your User ID, Password, and Verification Code.

Navigate to Refund Request:
Click on “Statements / Forms” and then select “Request for Refund”.

Review Refund Checklist:
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Select Reason and Add Challan:
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View Challan Details:
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Agree to Declaration:
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