How do I know what rate of TDS is applicable to my income?

How do I know what rate of TDS is applicable to my income?

There are different TDS rates described in different sections of the Income Tax Act, depending on the type and manner of the payment. TDS is deducted by estimating the likely tax amount on your income as per the slab rates currently prevailing for that assessment year.

Some of the incomes are given along with TDS rates:

Income/Payment

Section

TDS rate

Salary

192

At applicable income tax rate, including cess

Accumulated taxable part of PF

192A- Govt. employees (not union)

192B- Non-govt. employees

192C- Union govt employees

10%

Interest on securities

193

10%

Deemed dividend

194

10%

Other interest

194A

10%

Lottery, game, crossword, etc.

194B

30%

Winning from horse races

194BB

30%

Insurance commission

194D

5%

Life insurance policies not exempt under 10(10)D

194DA

1% if payment exceeds ₹1lakh

Commission, brokerage (excluding insurance commission)

194H

5% if payment exceeds ₹15,000

Payment for purchasing land or property

194IA

1%

Payment of rent by individual or HUF exceeding ₹50,000

194IB

5%