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MASTER UPDATE

NEW UPDATES:*
_*✴️Income Tax:*_
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## *TDS Rates have been reduced* w.e.f. 14.05.2020 by *25% of the existing* rates. Here are *some clarifications in this regard*:
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*a. The reduction in rates* will not be applicable to *TDS on Non-Residents u/s 195*.
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*b. The reduction in rates* will not be applicable in *Non PAN cases (20% FLAT Rate) u/s 206AA.*
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*c. The reduction in TDS Rate* will be applicable on *invoices due or payments done on or after 14.05.2020* even if invoice date is before 14.05.2020. *What you have to see is

TDS & TCS Rate Chart applicable from 14th May 2020

TDS & TCS Rate Chart applicable from 14th May 2020

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In order to provide more funds at the disposal of the taxpayers for dealing with the economic situation arising out of COVID-19 pandemic, the rates of Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) for the following non-salaried specified payments made to residents has been reduced by 25% for the period from 14th May, 2020 to 31st March, 2021:-

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TDS Rate Chart applicable from 14th May 2020

S. No Section of the Income-tax Act Nature of Payment Existing Rate of TDS Reduced rate from 14/05/2020 to 31/03/2021
1 193 Interest on Securities 10% 7.50%
2 194 Dividend 10% 7.50%
3 194A Interest other than interest on securities 10% 7.50%
4 194C Payment of Contractors and sub-contractors 1% (individual/HUF) 0.75% (individual/HUF)