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TDS Rate Chart for AY 2026-27

TDS Rate Chart for AY 2027-28

Explore the latest TDS Rate Chart for FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28) with updated TDS rates, threshold limits, and applicable sections

Written by : Knowledge Centre Team

2026-08-06

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Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) plays an important role in India's tax system by ensuring that tax is collected at the time certain payments are made. Whether you receive salary, bank interest, rent, professional fees, commission, or other specified income, knowing the applicable TDS rates and threshold limits can help you avoid unnecessary deductions, comply with tax rules, and claim the correct tax credit while filing your Income Tax Return (ITR).

The TDS Rate Chart brings together the latest TDS rates, threshold limits, and applicable sections under the Income-Tax Act in one place. It also highlights important updates introduced through recent amendments, helping individuals and businesses deduct and deposit TDS correctly.

In this blog, you'll find the updated TDS rate chart for different types of payments, understand when TDS is applicable, and learn about the key changes you should know for AY 2027-28.

Key Takeaways

  • TDS is applicable when income is paid and exceeds specified thresholds

  • Rates and limits differ based on transaction type and recipient status

  • The TDS Rate Chart for FY 2026-27 helps individuals and businesses determine the correct TDS deduction 

  • Knowing the latest TDS provisions can help ensure tax compliance and avoid penalties 

  • Understanding the latest TDS provisions can help you deduct tax correctly and claim the right TDS credit while filing your ITR

What is Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)?

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is a tax collection mechanism where tax is deducted at the time of making specified payments. TDS applies to specified payments such as salary, interest, rent, commission, professional fees, and other notified payments. The payer must deduct TDS if the payment exceeds the applicable threshold prescribed for that transaction.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)  prescribes the applicable TDS rates and threshold limits for different types of payments. The applicable rates and threshold limits vary depending on the nature of the payment and the recipient.

The deductor is responsible for deducting TDS on specified payments and depositing it with the Central Government as per the applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act.

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What are the TDS Rates for FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28)?

The table below lists the latest TDS Rate Chart for   AY 2027-28, i.e., (FY 2026-27), including the applicable TDS sections, threshold limits and TDS rates for residents and non-residents.

Please note that from 1 April 2026, the Income Tax Act, 2025 has replaced the concepts of Financial Year and Assessment Year with a single term, 'Tax Year'

TDS Section & Transaction

New Section (IT Act 2025)

Threshold Limit (₹)

TDS Rates  (%)

 

 

 

Resident

Non-resident

(192) Salaries

392

-

Normal slab rate

Normal slab rate

(192A) Premature withdrawal from EPF

392 (7)

₹50,000

With PAN: 10%

 

Without PAN: 34.6% 

10

 

*The threshold      limit is ₹ 50,000

(193) Interest on securities - 8% Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2003 or 7.75% 

Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2018 during the financial year

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 5(i)]

₹10,000

10%

-

(194) Dividends

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 7]

₹10,000

10%

-

(194A) Interest other than interest from securities (from deposits with banks, a co-operative society engaged in banking, a post office)

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 5(ii).D(a)]

Senior Citizens – ₹1,00,000

Other  Individuals – ₹50,000

 

10%

 

(194B) Income from lottery winnings, card games, crossword puzzles, and others      

393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 1] Note 2

₹10,000 

30%

30%

(194BA) Income from online games

393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 2]

No threshold limit (₹0). Tax is deducted on the net winnings

30%

30% 

(194BB) Income      from winning a Horse race

393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 3]

₹10,000 (per single transaction )

30%

30%

(194C) Contractor-Single transaction

 

₹30,000 per contract

-

 

Individual/HUF

393(1)[SI.6(i).D(a)]

-

1%

-

-  Others

393(1)[SI.6(i).D(b)]

-

2%

-

(194C) Contractor – Consolidated Payment During the F.Y.

 

₹1,00,000

-

 

- Individual/HUF

393(1)[SI.6(i).D(a)]

-

1%

-

- Others

393(1)[SI.6(i).D(b)]

-

2%

-

(194D) Insurance commission

 

₹20,000

 

 

Individuals/HUF

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 1(i)]

-

2%

-

Others

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 1(i)]

-

10%

-

(194DA) Maturity of a Life Insurance Policy

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(i)]

₹1,00,000

2%     

-

(194E) Non-resident sportsmen (including athletes) or entertainers (not a citizen of India) or non-resident sports associations

393

-

-

20%

     

(194G) Payments, Commission-Lottery

393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 4]

₹20,000

2%     

2%     

(194H) Commission/Brokerage

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 1(ii)]

₹20,000

2%     

-

(194I) Rent of Plant/Machinery      

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 2(ii).D(a)]

₹50,000 in a month (or ₹ 6 Lakhs in a financial year)       

2%

-

- Land and Building/Furniture & Fixtures

393(1)[SI.2(ii).D(b)]

₹50,000 in a month (or ₹ 6 Lakhs in a financial year)

10%

-

(194IA) Transfer of certain immovable property other than agricultural land

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 3(ii)]

₹50,00,000 

1%

-

(194IB) Rent by Individual/HUF not covered under u/s 194-I

393

₹50,000 per month 

2%    

-

(194IC) Payment under Joint Development Agreements to Individual/HUF

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 3(ii)]

-

10%

-

     

(194J) Professional Fees

393(1)[SI.6(iii).D(b)]

₹50,000

10%

-

(194J) Technical Fees     

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6(iii).D(a)]

₹50,000

2%

-

(194J) Payment of royalty towards the distribution, sale or exhibition of cinematographic films

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6(iii).D(a)]

₹50,000 

2%

 

(194J) Payment to call centre      operator      

393

₹50,000

2%

-

(194J) Director's fees/remuneration/commission

393(1)[SI.6(iii).D(b)

₹50,000     

10%

-

(194K) Payment of any income for a mutual fund, such as dividends      

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 4(i)]

₹10,000

10%

-

(194LA) Compensation on the transfer of certain immovable property      

393

₹500,000 

10%

-

(194LBA1) Income distributed by a business trust to the unit holder

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 4(ii)]

-

10%

10% 

(194LBA2) Interest income of the business trust from SPV distribution to its unit holders

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 4(ii)]

-

-

5% (subject to applicable provisions) 

(194LBA2) Dividend income of the business trust from SPV, in which it holds the entire share capital except government-held shares is exempt

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 4(ii)]

-

-

10%

(194LBA3) Rental income payment of assets owned by a business trust to unitholders of such business trust

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 4(ii)]

-

Rates in force

30% 

(194LBB) Income in respect of units of investment fund

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 4(iii)]

-

10%

30%

(194LBC) Income in respect of investment in securitisation fund

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 4(iv)]

-

10%

30%

(194LC) Income by way of interest by an Indian specified company to a non-resident/foreign company on a foreign currency approved loan/long-term infrastructure bonds from outside India

393

-

-

5% (subject to specified conditions; certain securities may attract 4% or 9% as prescribed)

 

(194LC) Income by way of interest by an Indian specified company on a rupee-denominated bond / any long-term bonds from outside India, which is listed only on a recognised      stock exchange located in any International Financial Services Centre

393

-

-

9%

(194LD) Interest on certain bonds (rupee-dominated) from Govt. securities to foreign institutional investors or qualified foreign investors

393

-

-

5%

(194M) Certain payments by Individual/HUF are not liable for deduction under Section 194C, 194H and 194J

393

₹50,00,000

2%     

-

(194N) Cash withdrawal exceeding a specific amount     

393

Others - ₹1 Crore

2%

2%

(194N) Cash withdrawal if person does not file ITR for the last three years and the original ITR filing due date has expired     

 

-

- Amount is more than ₹20 lakh but up to ₹1 crore

393

-

2%     

N/A

- Amount exceeds ₹      1 crore      

393

-

5%     

2%

(194O) Applicable for e-commerce operators      for the sale of goods or provision of services facilitated by them      through their      digital or electronic facility or platform      

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(v)]

₹5,00,000 

0.1%    

-

(194P) Payment of interest or pension to specific senior citizens aged 75 years or more

393

N/A

Slab Rates

N/A

(194Q) Payment for a good purchase

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(ii)]

₹50,00,000

0.1%

 

(194R) Perquisite or benefit to profession or business

393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(iv)]

₹20,000 

10%

 

(194S) TDS on transfer of Virtual Digital Assets

393

₹10,000 

1%

 

(194S) Specified persons: An Individual or a HUF not having income from business or profession 

393(1) [Table: Sl. No.  8(vi)]

₹50,000 

1%

 

(194T) Partner’s Remuneration

393(3)[SI.7]

₹20,000

10%

10%

(195) Income of Investment made by an NRI

393

-

-

20%

(195) Long-term capital gain as referred to in Section 11E in the case of NRI

393

-

-

12.5%

Long-term capital gain as referred in     Section -     12(1)(c)(iii)     

 

-

-

12.5%     

Long-term capital gain as referred to in Section 112A

 

-

12.5%

Long-term capital gain as referred to in      any other gains

 

-

-

12.5%     

(195) Short-term capital gain - 111A

393

-

-

20%     

(195) Royalty

393

-

-

20%

(195) Fees for technical services

393

-

-

20%

(195) Interest income payable by Govt./Indian concern in foreign currency     

393

-

-

20%

(195) Any Other Income     

393

-

-

As per the Income Tax Act or DTAA

- Company

 

 

-

40%

(196A) Income in respect of: - Units of a Mutual Fund specified under clause (23D) of section 10; or - From the specified company referred to in the Explanation to clause (35) of section 10

393

-

-

20%

(196B) Income from units to an offshore fund

393

-

-

10%

(196B) LTCG on transfer of units of an offshore fund

393

-

-

12.5%

(196C) Income from foreign currency bonds or GDR of an Indian company (including LTCG)

393

-

-

12.5%     

(196D) Income of foreign Institutional Investors from securities (not being dividend or capital gain)

393

-

-

20%

However, under the new tax regime, Section 87A is the only tax rebate available. The new tax regime restricts most exemptions and deductions, though certain benefits may still be available depending on the specific provisions of the Income Tax Act. Under Section 87A, eligible resident individuals can claim a rebate that reduces tax liability up to the specified income threshold as per the applicable regime.

Detailed Explanations of Changes to TDS in Budget for AY 2026-27

The changes in the TDS rules in the Budget for AY 2026-27 are explained below:

  • Section 206AB (higher TDS for non-filers)  has been withdrawn as per recent updates, simplifying compliance requirements. 
  • For Section 194LBC, TDS provisions may be subject to revised rates under recent amendments and should be verified with the latest Finance Act.
Do you know

Did You Know?

Even if excess TDS is deducted, you can claim a refund by filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) for the relevant assessment year
 

Source: Income Tax Department

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Planning your taxes throughout the financial year can help you reduce your overall tax liability, avoid unnecessary TDS deductions, and make Income Tax Return (ITR) filing easier. 

Here are a few simple steps that can help:

  • Choose the right tax regime: Compare the old and new tax regimes before filing your return to see which one offers greater tax savings based on your income and eligible deductions

  • Claim all eligible deductions: If you opt for the old tax regime, invest in eligible tax-saving options and keep supporting documents ready to claim deductions while filing your ITR

  • Keep your PAN and Aadhaar updated: Linking your PAN with Aadhaar and updating your KYC details with banks and financial institutions can help you avoid higher TDS rates and processing delays

  • Verify your TDS details regularly: Check Form 26AS and the Annual Information Statement (AIS) to ensure the TDS deducted by your employer, bank, or other deductors has been correctly reported

  • File your ITR before the due date: Timely filing helps you claim any excess TDS as a refund, avoid interest or penalties, and maintain a good tax compliance record

Following these practices can help you manage your taxes more efficiently, minimise errors, and ensure you receive any eligible tax refunds without unnecessary delays.

Conclusion

Understanding the applicable TDS rates and thresholds is vital for tax compliance and financial planning. Whether you're a salaried employee or a business making payments, knowing the correct deductions helps avoid penalties. Strategic use of eligible tax-saving instruments may help reduce taxable income and improve long-term financial planning.

Glossary

  1. Threshold Limit: The minimum payment amount above which TDS deduction applies 
  2. Income Tax Slab: The structure of tax rates against various income ranges under the new and old tax regimes
  3. PAN: A unique 10-character alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department for tax identification
  4. TDS Deducted: Tax deducted from a payment before it is received by the payee 
  5. DTAA: A tax treaty that helps prevent the same income from being taxed twice
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FAQs

Some provisions like Section 206AB have been withdrawn; most TDS rules continue under existing sections based on payment type.

From the Income Tax e-Filing portal, CBDT updates, or the official Government of India budget website.

TDS is tax deducted at source on specified payments to ensure advance tax collection and reduce tax evasion.

TDS rates depend on income type, applicable section, threshold limits, and Income Tax Act provisions.

Threshold limits vary by section, such as salary, rent, interest, and professional fees under tax rules.

It may lead to interest, penalties, late fees, and compliance notices from the Income Tax Department.

No, TDS applies only to specified incomes like salary, interest, rent, professional fees, and contracts.

Yes, TDS rates may change based on Finance Act and Union Budget updates each year.

You can verify it through Form 26AS, AIS, or the Income Tax e-Filing portal.

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