New regulations, introduced by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) via Section 194T, now mandate Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on payments made to partners of a firm. This includes salary, remuneration, commission, bonus, or interest. The changes, effective immediately, are reflected in updated tax forms 26Q and 27Q. Partnership firms must ensure compliance to avoid penalties.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued the Income-tax (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2025, introducing key changes to the Income-tax Rules, 1962. The notification, published in the Official Gazette, amends Forms 26Q and 27Q, incorporating Section 194T of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Key Amendments
Introduction of Section 194T
A new section, 194T, has been added, making it mandatory to deduct TDS on salary, remuneration, commission, bonus, or interest paid to a partner of a firm.
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FAQ :
Section 194T is a new provision introduced by the CBDT that makes it mandatory to deduct Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on payments such as salary, remuneration, commission, bonus, or interest made to a partner of a firm.
The changes introducing Section 194T are effective immediately from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
Forms 26Q and 27Q have been amended to include Section 194T under their respective TDS reporting requirements.
Partnership firms are now required to ensure they deduct TDS on all eligible payments made to their partners. Failure to comply may result in penalties and interest charges under the Income-tax Act.
TDS is mandatory on salary, remuneration, commission, bonus, or interest paid to a partner of a firm.