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Lower TDS Certificate: Form 13

How to apply for lower TDS certificate from income tax department to reduce tax deduction at source.

GetYourCA Team
1 March 2025·Updated 9 April 20261 min read12.5K views

Lower TDS Certificate: Form 13

What is Form 13?#

Application for lower TDS rate.

When to Apply?#

  • Estimated tax liability is low
  • Multiple income sources
  • Claims deductions

Process#

  1. Estimate annual income
  2. Calculate expected tax
  3. Apply to AO
  4. Get certificate
  5. Submit to deductor

Validity#

  • Up to 3 years
  • Specific to deductor

Conclusion#

Lower TDS certificate reduces tax deduction.

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We have taken utmost care to research and write this article for your information. However, tax laws are complex and subject to frequent changes. This article is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional advice. Individual circumstances vary significantly — what works for one person may not apply to another.

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