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TDS on Expense
Track and manage TDS deductions on every expense with ease
Start Definition
TDS requires the payer to deduct tax while making certain business payments and deposit that tax to the government. It helps ensure income reporting at the source and prevents under-reporting.
Why It Matters for Effortless Users
Effortless automatically applies the correct TDS section, rate, and threshold based on the expense type and vendor PAN status. This eliminates manual mistakes and reduces audit exposure.
Key Factors
Essential elements that drive success
TDS depends on the nature of the expense (not vendor)
Rates may vary for Individual vs Non-Individual vendors
Thresholds may apply per transaction or cumulative FY basis
PAN not linked to Aadhaar → TDS @ 20% applies
Where TDS Commonly Applies
Know the key areas where TDS is usually deducted on business expenses
194A
Interest Payments
194C
Advertisement, Contractor, Repairs, Maintenance
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194J(a)
Professional Fee & Royalty
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194J(b)
Technical Fee
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194I(a)
Rent – Plant & Machinery
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194I(b)
Rent – Immovable / Furniture
194IA
Purchase of Immovable Property (non-agri)
194H
Commission / Brokerage
194Q
Purchase of Goods (threshold rule applies)
TDS Section Matrix
Overview of TDS sections and their applicable rules
| Section | Expense Type | Single Threshold | Aggregate Threshold | TDS Rate (Individual) | TDS Rate (Non-Individual) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194C | Advertisement, Contractor, Repairs, Maintenance | ₹30,000 | ₹1,00,000 FY | 1% | 2% |
| 194J(a) | Professional Fee & Royalty | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 FY | 2% | 10% |
| 194J(b) | Technical Fee | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 FY | 2% | 2% |
| 194I(a) | Rent – Plant & Machinery | ₹50,000/month | ₹6,00,000 FY | 2% | 2% |
| 194I(b) | Rent – Immovable / Furniture | ₹50,000/month | ₹6,00,000 FY | 10% | 10% |
| 194IA | Purchase of Immovable Property (non-agri) | ₹50,00,000 | ₹50,00,000 | 1% | 1% |
| 194H | Commission / Brokerage | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 FY | 2% | 2% |
| 194Q | Purchase of Goods (Buyer turnover > ₹10Cr) | - | ₹50,00,000 FY | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Threshold Rule Clarification
Once the total payments to a vendor cross the threshold in the financial year, TDS applies on the entire applicable amount, not just the excess.
Higher Rate if PAN Not Linked to Aadhaar
If the vendor's PAN is missing or inoperative:
TDS must be deducted at 20% or higher rate (Sec 206AA / 206AB)
Effortless automatically flags & applies this if PAN validation is enabled.
Compliance Requirements
TAN is required for TDS deduction and reporting
Deposit TDS within statutory deadlines
File quarterly TDS returns (Form 24Q / 26Q / 27Q)
Issue TDS certificates (Form 16A / 16) to vendors
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Interest & penalties
Expense disallowance
Audit & scrutiny exposure
How Effortless Automates TDS
Designed to match the pace of growing teams and their needs.
TDS mapped to Expense GL, not Vendor Master (supports multiple sections per vendor)
Auto-applies correct section, rate, and threshold
Auto-applies 20% if PAN missing/inoperative
TDS at Bill Booking (expense accrual) or Payment (vendor advance)
Section-wise, Vendor-wise, Period-wise TDS dashboards
CSV export ready for Form 26Q / 27Q NSDL RPU
26AS reconciliation currently manual (auto-match planned)
Frequently Asked Questions
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