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TDS on Interest, Rent, and Other Payments

Complete guide to TDS on interest, rent, and other payments. Rates, thresholds, and compliance requirements.

GetYourCA Team
18 February 2026·Updated 18 February 20261 min read12.5K views

TDS on Interest#

Section 194A - Interest Other Than 'Interest on Securities'#

PayerThreshold
BanksRs 40,000
OthersRs 5,000
Senior CitizensRs 50,000

Rate: 10%

Section 194EE - NRI Deposits#

Rate: 20%

TDS on Rent#

Section 194I - Rent#

TypeRate
Land/Building2%
Machinery/Equipment10%

Threshold: Rs 2,40,000/year

Section 194IB - Rent by Individuals#

Rate: 5% Threshold: Rs 50,000/month

TDS on Professional Fees#

Section 194J - Professional Fees#

Rate: 10% (2% for technical services)

Threshold: Rs 30,000 per person

TDS on Contract#

Section 194C - Payment to Contractors#

TypeRate
Individual/HUF1%
Others2%

Threshold: Rs 30,000 per contract

Compliance#

  • Deduct TDS on payment
  • Pay to government by 7th
  • Issue TDS certificate
  • File quarterly returns

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