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Master Chart of TDS Threshold Limits

# Master Chart for TDS Threshold Limits

## Two Categories of Threshold Application

### Category 1: No TDS if Amount ≤ Threshold Limit (Default)

TDS applies only if amount paid is more than the threshold limit. Applies to all other sections.

### Category 2: TDS Applies Starting from Specified Amount (Special Cases)

SectionTDS TriggerNo TDS If Amount Is
194-IAAmount is ₹50 lakhs or moreUp to ₹49,99,999
194DAAmount is ₹1,00,000 or moreUp to ₹99,999
192AAmount is ₹50,000 or moreUp to ₹49,999

## Why This Matters

The distinction is between:

  • "More than ₹X" (Category 1) — TDS at ₹X + 1
  • "₹X or more" (Category 2) — TDS exactly at ₹X

## Summary - TDS Deductible Starting From

  • Section 192A → ₹50,000 or more (PF withdrawal)
  • Section 194DA → ₹1,00,000 or more (Life insurance maturity)
  • Section 194-IA → ₹50,00,000 or more (Sale of immovable property)

Worked example

### Example 1

Example: Sale consideration of immovable property is ₹49,99,999. Is TDS u/s 194-IA applicable?

Answer: No. Section 194-IA triggers only when amount is ₹50,00,000 or more. At ₹49,99,999, no TDS is required.

### Example 2

Example: PF withdrawal is ₹50,000. Is TDS u/s 192A applicable?

Answer: Yes. Section 192A triggers at ₹50,000 or more (not 'more than 50,000'). TDS @ 10% applies.

⚠️ Common exam mistakes

  • Confusing 'more than ₹50 lakhs' with '₹50 lakhs or more' under Section 194-IA
  • Applying general threshold rules to special sections 192A, 194DA, and 194-IA
  • Excluding the boundary amount when section says 'or more'
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