As per section 194H
TDS is to be deducted on Commission at 5%
However, No TDS is to be deducted if annual amount is upto 15000 per annum. If Amount is 15001 then TDS is deducted.
Section |
Description |
Cut off |
Rate of TDS |
Section 194 H |
Payment of Commission |
15000 p.a. |
5% |
Changes in 194H Due to Lockdown
However,Due to Lockdown,Government has temporarily reduced Rate by 25%
hence,TDS Rate on Commission Service is Changed as follows
Current Rate | New Rate (Temporary) | |||||||
TDS on Commission | 5% | 5%*75%=3.75% |
Note -
This New Rate is Temporary only if TDS Deducted form 14 May 2020 to 31 Mar 2021
After this old Rate will be applicable
Questions
Q1.
Building purchased for 40 lacs from DLF 2% Commission paid to Khosla Properties
View Answer
Building A/C Dr. 4000000
To DLF 4000000
Commission Dr. 80000
To Khosla Properties 76000
To TDS 194H Non Com. 4000
Q2.
Cash Sales 5000 pieces @ 60 each Rs 300000.Commission paid to Sales Agent Amit @ Rs 20 per piece
View Answer
Cash A/C Dr. 300000
To Sales 300000
Commission Dr. 100000
To Amit 95000
To TDS 194H Non Com. 5000