TDS-TCS

Comprehensive Guide to TDS & TCS under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

[Section 194J]: TDS on Fees for Professional/Technical Services

Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961, mandates Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on payments made for professional or technical services, ensuring tax compliance on such transactions. Below is a structured breakdown of its provisions: 1. Applicability of Section 194J ✅ Covered Payments: Professional Services: Legal, medical, engineering, architectural, accountancy, consultancy, etc. Royalties(e.g., technical know-how, copyrights, patents). Non-compete fees(treated as […]

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[Section 194K]: TDS on Income from Units (Mutual Funds, UTI, etc.)

Section 194K of the Income Tax Act, 1961, mandates Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on income distributed to unit holders of mutual funds, UTI, and other specified funds. Below is a structured breakdown of its provisions: 1. Applicability of Section 194K ✅ Covered Payments: Dividend incomefrom mutual funds (equity/debt). Income distributedby Unit Trust of India (UTI). Other specified funds(e.g., REITs, InvITs).

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[Section 194LA]: TDS on Compensation for Acquisition of Immovable Property

Section 194LA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, mandates Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on payments made as compensation for the compulsory acquisition of immovable property (excluding agricultural land). Below is a detailed breakdown of its provisions: 1. Applicability of Section 194LA ✅ Covered Transactions: Compensation or enhanced compensationpaid for compulsory acquisition of: Land(non-agricultural). Buildingsor parts of buildings. Applies to payments by: Government

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[Section 194LB]: TDS on Interest from Infrastructure Debt Funds

Section 194LB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, mandates Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on interest payments made to non-residents or foreign companies by Infrastructure Debt Funds (IDFs). Below is a detailed breakdown of its provisions: 1. Applicability of Section 194LB ✅ Covered Payments: Interest paid by an Infrastructure Debt Fund (IDF)registered under SEBI Regulations, 2011. Payments to: Non-resident individuals(not companies). Foreign companies. ❌ Exemptions: Payments

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[Section 194LBA]: TDS on Income from Units of a Business Trust

Section 194LBA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, mandates Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on specific income distributed by business trusts (like REITs and InvITs) to their unit holders. Below is a detailed breakdown of its provisions, rates, and compliance requirements: 1. Applicability of Section 194LBA ✅ Covered Payments: Interest incomefrom Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) [Section 10(23FC)(a)]. Dividend income(if taxable in the

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[Section 194LBB]: TDS on Income from Investment Fund Units

Section 194LBB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, mandates Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on income distributed by Category I & II Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to their investors. Below is a structured breakdown of its provisions: 1. Applicability of Section 194LBB ✅ Covered Payments: Income from Category I & II AIFs(e.g., Venture Capital Funds, Private Equity Funds). Includes: Interest Dividends Other income(excluding

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[Section 194LBC]: TDS on Income from Securitisation Trust Investments

Section 194LBC of the Income Tax Act, 1961, mandates Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on income distributed by Securitisation Trusts (STs) or Category III Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to investors. Below is a structured breakdown of its provisions: 1. Applicability of Section 194LBC ✅ Covered Payments: Income distributed by Securitisation Trusts(e.g., from loan pools, asset-backed securities). Income from Category III AIFs(hedge funds, PIPE funds). Includes: Interest

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[Section 194LC]: TDS on Interest from Indian Company/Business Trust to Non-Residents

Section 194LC of the Income Tax Act, 1961, mandates Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on interest payments made by Indian companies or business trusts to non-residents (excluding companies) or foreign companies for specified foreign borrowings. Below is a structured breakdown of its provisions, rates, and compliance requirements: 1. Applicability of Section 194LC ✅ Covered Payments: Interest on foreign currency borrowings(ECBs) under loan agreements (July 1,

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[Section 194LD]: TDS on Interest from Certain Bonds & Securities

Section 194LD of the Income Tax Act, 1961, mandates Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on interest income paid to Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) or Qualified Foreign Investors (QFIs) from specific Indian debt instruments. Below is a structured breakdown of its provisions, rates, and compliance requirements: 1. Applicability of Section 194LD ✅ Covered Payments: Interest on rupee-denominated bondsissued by Indian companies. Interest on Government securities(e.g., sovereign bonds).

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[Section 194M]: TDS on Payments by Individuals/HUFs for Specified Expenses

Section 194M of the Income Tax Act, 1961, mandates Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on certain payments made by individuals or HUFs who are not liable for tax audits under Section 44AB. Below is a structured breakdown of its provisions: 1. Applicability of Section 194M ✅ Covered Payments (if aggregate exceeds ₹50 lakh/year): Contractual payments(e.g., freelancers, consultants, contractors). Commission/brokerage(excluding insurance commission under Section 194D). Professional fees(e.g.,

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