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Posted on 11 June 2026
For home loan property purchases, TDS under Section 194IA must be deducted on EVERY payment to the seller/builder when total consideration exceeds Rs 50 lakh. Here is exactly how this works:
WHO DEDUCTS TDS , YOU, not the bank:
Even when the bank disburses directly to the builder, the legal TDS obligation sits with the BUYER. You need to ensure TDS is deducted from each disbursement. Practical approach: ask your bank to release disbursements net of TDS, or inform the builder that each stage payment will be reduced by 1% TDS.
FORM 26QB TIMELINE:
File Form 26QB and deposit TDS within 30 DAYS from the end of the month in which payment is made (or credited to builder). Each installment = separate Form 26QB.
FOR 50/50 CO-BUYERS:
- 2 forms per installment (one per buyer)
- Total Consideration field: Full property value in EACH form (e.g., Rs 1 crore)
- Amount Paid/Credited: Each buyer enters their proportionate share (e.g., Rs 50 lakh each)
- TDS: 1% of each buyers share per installment
AFTER ALL PAYMENTS: Verify TDS in builders Form 26AS via TRACES. Download Form 16B and issue to seller.
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