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| Section | Nature of Payment | Individual Rate | Company Rate | Threshold | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% (Nil) | Essential Goods | Fresh fruits & vegetables, milk, eggs, bread, books, newspapers, bangles | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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Book a Free Live DemoWhat is TDS (Tax Deducted at Source)?
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is a mechanism introduced by the Government of India to collect income tax at the very source of income. The payer (deductor) deducts tax from the payment being made and deposits it with the government on behalf of the payee (deductee).
TDS applies to various types of payments — salaries, rent, interest, contractor payments, professional fees, commission, lottery winnings, and more. The applicable rate varies by section under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
The deducted TDS is reflected in the payee's Form 26AS, and they can claim a credit for it while filing their Income Tax Return (ITR), reducing their overall tax liability.
Deductor
The entity making the payment — a company, individual, or firm — responsible for cutting TDS before paying.
Deductee
The person receiving the payment. They get the net amount after TDS and can claim credit in their ITR.
Government
TDS is deposited by the deductor to the government using Challan 281 before the 7th of next month.
Form 26AS
All TDS deducted gets reflected in the payee's Form 26AS — a tax credit ledger maintained by the IT Dept.
TDS Non-Compliance Penalties
Failing to deduct or deposit TDS on time can lead to significant penalties and interest charges. Here's what you need to know:
Late Deduction – Section 201(1A)
Interest @ 1% per month from the date tax was deductible to the date of actual deduction.
Late Deposit – Section 201(1A)
Interest @ 1.5% per month from the date of deduction to the date of actual deposit.
Late Filing – Section 234E
Penalty of ₹200 per day for each day of default in filing TDS return, subject to total TDS amount.
Non-Deduction / Non-Deposit
Penalty equal to the amount of TDS not deducted/deposited under Section 271C. Also treated as assessee-in-default.
TDS Compliance Calendar
Never miss a TDS deadline. Here's your month-by-month compliance guide.
| Quarter | TDS Return Due | Form 16A Due |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (Apr–Jun) | 31st July | 15th Aug |
| Q2 (Jul–Sep) | 31st Oct | 15th Nov |
| Q3 (Oct–Dec) | 31st Jan | 15th Feb |
| Q4 (Jan–Mar) | 31st May | 15th Jun |
TDS Deposit Due Dates
- April to February: By 7th of the following month
- March (salary TDS): By 30th April
- March (other TDS): By 30th April
- Government deductors: Same day via book transfer (no cash)
How to Use the TDS Calculator
Calculate TDS in seconds with 4 simple steps. No registration. No cost. Ever.
Select TDS Section
Choose the applicable TDS section based on your payment type — contractor, professional, rent, salary, etc.
Choose Payee Type
Select whether the payee is an Individual/HUF or a Company/Firm. Rates differ between the two.
Enter Gross Amount
Type the gross payment amount in rupees. The calculator will auto-apply the correct rate instantly.
View Instant Result
See TDS amount, effective rate, and net payable amount — clearly broken down in real time.
Why Use ERP Group for TDS Management?
Manual TDS is error-prone and time-consuming. ERP Group's accounting software automates every step of the TDS lifecycle.
Automatic TDS Calculation
TDS is auto-calculated on every invoice, payment, or purchase based on the correct section, threshold, and payee type — no manual input needed.
Threshold Tracking
ERP Group tracks cumulative payments per vendor across the year and triggers TDS deduction automatically once thresholds are crossed.
Form 16 / 16A Generation
Generate Form 16 for employees and Form 16A for vendors in a single click. All certificates are auto-populated from transactional data.
TDS Return Filing
Prepare and export 24Q and 26Q returns in the required format for TRACES upload. Eliminate manual data entry errors completely.
PAN Verification
Validate PAN numbers in real-time to ensure correct TDS rates are applied. Auto-flag payees without valid PAN and apply 20% rate.
Compliance Reminders
Get automated alerts for TDS deposit deadlines, return filing dates, and Form 16 issuance — so you never miss a compliance date.
TDS vs TCS vs Advance Tax
Understand how TDS differs from TCS (Tax Collected at Source) and Advance Tax.
| Parameter | TDS | TCS | Advance Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Form | Tax Deducted at Source | Tax Collected at Source | Advance Tax |
| Who Deducts/Pays | Payer (Deductor) | Seller (Collector) | Taxpayer himself |
| When Applied | At time of payment | At time of sale/receipt | Quarterly instalments |
| Applicable On | Salary, rent, fees, interest, etc. | Sale of goods, forest produce, scrap | Income above ₹10,000 tax liability |
| Section | 192–194X (IT Act) | 206C (IT Act) | 207–219 (IT Act) |
| Deposit Deadline | 7th of next month | 7th of next month | 15th Jun, Sep, Dec, Mar |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about TDS in India, answered simply.
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