Quick Reference

TDS Rate Chart

Quick-reference TDS sections — 192, 194A, 194C, 194J, 194Q, 206C and more with thresholds and rates.

SectionNature of PaymentRateThresholdNotes
192SalaryAs per slabBasic exemption limitEmployer deducts based on estimated annual income
193Interest on securities10%₹10,000Debentures, government securities
194AInterest (bank / others)10%₹40,000 (₹50,000 for senior citizens)Per bank, per year. 20% if PAN not furnished
194BLottery / crossword winnings30%₹10,000 per prizeNo deduction of expenses allowed
194CPayment to contractor1% (individual/HUF) / 2% (others)₹30,000 per payment or ₹1,00,000 p.a.Sub-contractor rate same as contractor
194DInsurance commission5%₹15,00010% if PAN not furnished
194DALife insurance maturity proceeds5% (on income portion)₹1,00,000On amount taxable u/s 10(10D)
194GCommission on lottery ticket sales5%₹15,000
194HCommission / brokerage5%₹15,000Excludes insurance commission (194D)
194IRent — land/building/furniture10%₹2,40,000 per year2% for plant/machinery/equipment
194IAPurchase of immovable property1%₹50,00,000Buyer deducts; seller files Form 26QB
194IBRent paid by individual/HUF5%₹50,000 per monthOne-time deduction in March or at end of tenancy
194JProfessional / technical fees10% (professional) / 2% (technical)₹30,0002% for call centres; 10% for directors (no threshold)
194KIncome from mutual fund units10%₹5,000
194NCash withdrawal (bank)2% (>₹1Cr) / 5% (>₹20L if no ITR)₹1,00,00,000 or ₹20,00,000 (no ITR filers)Aggregate withdrawals in FY from one bank
194OE-commerce operator payments1%₹5,00,000For e-commerce participants; nil if participant is individual with PAN + Aadhaar-linked
194QPurchase of goods0.1%₹50,00,000Applicable if turnover >₹10Cr; not applicable if 206C(1H) applies
194RBenefit/perquisite in business10%₹20,000On value of benefit/perquisite provided
194SVirtual digital assets (crypto)1%₹50,000 (specified person) / ₹10,000 (others)On sale/transfer of VDA
206C(1H)TCS on sale of goods0.1%₹50,00,000 (per buyer)Seller collects; turnover >₹10Cr. Not applicable if 194Q applies
Rates apply when PAN is furnished. If PAN is not available, rate is 20% or the applicable rate — whichever is higher. Rates effective FY 2025-26.

For general guidance only. Consult your CA for advice specific to your situation.