tds rate in gst

TDS stands for Tax Deducted at Source (TDS). All Governments, Government undertakings, Local Authorities and other notified entities making contractual payments in excess of INR 2.5 Lakhs to suppliers need to register as a TDS under GST.

In the GST regime, while making such a payment in excess of INR 2.5 Lakhs, the concerned Governments, Government undertakings, Local Authorities and other notified entities needs to deduct 1% under CGST Act and 1% under SGST Act; In case of inter-state transactions, 2% (under IGST Act) of the total payable amount and remit it into the appropriate GST account. Credit of such GST payments will be given to the suppliers.