What is the rate of TDS applicable on brokerage under Section 194H of Income Tax Act 1961 for Assessment Year 2018-19 ?

What is the rate of TDS applicable on brokerage under Section 194H of Income Tax Act 1961 for Assessment Year 2018-19 ? Correct Answer 5%

Section 194H deals with TDS deduction on the payment of commission or brokerage. It mandates tax deduction by the person (other than individual/HUF) responsible for paying commission or brokerage to the resident person at the rate of 5% when the amount exceeds Rs.15000 in a year.

Additional Information

  • Rate of TDS u/s 194H  to be deducted @ 3.75% from 14th May 2020 to 31st March 2021, at a reduced rate as per the relief announced by the Finance Minister due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
  • Therefore in the above question option no. 1 i.e. TDS, @5% is correct

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