TDS Finder
TDS / TCS Section Code Finder
Top 28 Most-Used Codes · Built-in Calculator · Old IT Act 1961 ↔ New IT Act 2025 Mapping · Updated FY 2025-26 & 2026-27
A Free Compliance Tool by B.A. Bedawala & Co., Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad — Curated for accountants, tax professionals & deductors managing TDS/TCS compliance under Income Tax Act 2025
💡 Tip: Search auto-detects whether you typed an old section (194C) or new code (1005). Try also "professional", "rent", "TCS", or "transporter".
🤝 Need Help with TDS Compliance?
From quarterly returns (Form 24Q/26Q/27Q/27EQ) to lower deduction certificates (Form 13), defaults rectification, notices & refund applications — our team handles complete TDS lifecycle. Migration to new payment codes 1001-1092 from 1-Apr-2026 made simple.
🆕 Recent Rate Changes & Amendments
🚀 From 1-Apr-2026 (Income Tax Act 2025 — MAJOR TRANSITION)
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Effective 1-Apr-2026 CRITICALNew Payment Code System (1001-1092): All TDS/TCS challans, returns, and certificates must use 4-digit numeric codes instead of section numbers. Old section like "194C" replaced by code "1005" (Ind/HUF) or "1006" (Others). Wrong code = system rejection.
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Effective 1-Apr-2026 CONSOLIDATIONSections 192-194T → Section 392 + 393: All TDS provisions consolidated into 2 sections with table-driven approach. Section 392 = Salary; Section 393 = Non-salary; Section 394 = TCS.
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Effective 1-Apr-2026 FORMSNew Return Forms: Form 24Q→139, Form 26Q→140, Form 27EQ→143, Form 27Q→144. Form 16A→Form 131. Form 26AS→Form 168.
📅 From 1-Apr-2025 (Finance Act 2025)
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1-Apr-2025 REPEALEDSection 206C(1H) — TCS on Sale of Goods REPEALED: TCS @ 0.1% on sale > Rs 50L abolished. Section 194Q (TDS by buyer) continues. End of double compliance burden.
- 1-Apr-2026RATE INCREASETCS on Sale of Scrap RAISED to 2%: Code 1073 (Section 206C(1) → 394(1)[Sl.4]) — rate increased from 1% to 2% by Finance Act 2026. Affects all scrap dealers, manufacturing units selling industrial scrap.
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1-Apr-2025 NEWSection 194T NEW — Partner Remuneration: 10% TDS on salary, remuneration, commission, bonus, or interest paid by Firm/LLP to partners if aggregate > Rs 20,000 per FY. Previously NO TDS applied.
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1-Apr-2025 THRESHOLDSection 194I Threshold Raised: Rent TDS threshold raised from Rs 2.4L to Rs 6L per year (Rs 50,000/month). Big relief for small landlords.
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1-Apr-2025 THRESHOLDSection 194J Threshold Raised: Professional/Technical fees threshold raised from Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000.
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1-Apr-2025 THRESHOLDSection 194A Senior Citizen Threshold: Bank interest threshold for senior citizens raised to Rs 1,00,000 (from Rs 50,000). Other persons: Rs 50,000.
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1-Apr-2025 THRESHOLDSection 194B/194BB Per-Transaction Threshold: Lottery/horse race winnings TDS now applies at Rs 10,000 per transaction (no aggregation).
📅 From 1-Oct-2024 (Finance Act 2024)
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1-Oct-2024 RATE CUTSection 194D, 194DA, 194G, 194H, 194IB, 194O — Rate Reductions:
- 194D Insurance Commission (Ind): 5% → 2%
- 194DA Life Insurance Maturity: 5% → 2%
- 194G Lottery Commission: 5% → 2%
- 194H Brokerage/Commission: 5% → 2%
- 194IB Rent (Ind/HUF): 5% → 2%
- 194O E-commerce: 1% → 0.1%
📅 TDS Payment Due Date Calculator
Quick Rules
- General Rule: 7th of next month (e.g., TDS deducted in May → Pay by 7th June)
- March Special: 30th April (extended due date for March deductions)
- Property TDS (Forms 26QB/26QC/26QD/26QE): 30 days from end of month of deduction
- Quarterly Return Filing: 31st July (Q1), 31st October (Q2), 31st January (Q3), 31st May (Q4)
Calculate Your Due Date
🧾 Income Tax Challan Reference
📊 Form 26AS / Form 168 Verification Helper
How to Check Your Form 26AS / 168
- Go to incometax.gov.in and login with your PAN credentials.
- Navigate to 'e-File' → 'Income Tax Returns' → 'View Form 26AS'.
- Click on 'Confirm' to be redirected to TRACES portal.
- Select Assessment Year and click 'View / Download'.
- Choose between HTML view (online) or PDF download with password (your DOB in DDMMYYYY format).
Common Mismatches & Resolution
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Mismatch: TDS Not Reflected COMMONCause: Deductor has not filed quarterly return OR filed with wrong PAN.
Action: Contact deductor with TDS certificate. Ask them to file/correct quarterly return. Allow 7-15 days for reflection. -
Mismatch: Wrong PAN COMMONCause: Deductor mentioned wrong PAN in return.
Action: Request deductor to file correction return with right PAN. Cannot be rectified by deductee directly. -
Mismatch: Lower Amount COMMONCause: Deductor reported lower TDS than actually deducted, or PAN inactive (TDS @ 20% u/s 206AA).
Action: Verify with TDS certificate. Request correction return. Link Aadhaar with PAN if not already done. -
Mismatch: Excess Amount RARECause: Wrong PAN of someone else credited to yours.
Action: Identify deductor, request correction. May lead to mismatch in your return — claim only actual TDS.
💳 How to Make TDS / TCS Payment Under New Act 2025 — Step-by-Step Guide
📍 Step 1: Login to e-Filing Portal & Select Applicable Act
- Choose "Income-tax Act, 2025" if your TDS deduction date is on/after 1-Apr-2026
- Choose "Income-tax Act, 1961" if your TDS deduction date is on/before 31-Mar-2026 (for old years like AY 2026-27 or earlier, Self-Assessment Tax, Equalization Levy, Black Money payments)
📍 Step 2: Enter TAN & Tax Year — Choose Payment Type
- Enter your TAN (Tax Deduction & Collection Account Number)
- Select Tax Year: 2026-27 (or as applicable)
- Click "Pay TDS/TCS" tile (covers Section 392, 393(1), 393(2), 393(3), 394(1))
- Other tiles: "Pay Fee" (Appeal/Compounding), "Miscellaneous" (e-DRS Application Fee Form 119)
📍 Step 3: Configure New Payment
- Type of Payment (Minor Head): Auto-selected as "TDS/TCS Payable by Taxpayer (200)"
- Tax Applicable (Major Head): Choose:
- 0021 — Other than Company Deductee(s) (Income Tax) — for Individual/HUF/Firm/LLP/AOP deductees
- 0020 — Company Deductee(s) (Corporation Tax) — when paying TDS for company deductees
- Residential Status: Select Resident or Non-Resident Deductee(s)
- ⚠️ Separate challans needed for Resident vs Non-Resident deductees
- ⚠️ Separate challans needed for Corporate vs Non-Corporate deductees
📍 Step 4: Select Section Code(s) from Dropdown
- Code number (e.g., type "1006" → "Commission or brokerage - others")
- Section number (e.g., type "194H" → finds Code 1006)
- Nature of payment (e.g., type "rent" → shows codes 1008, 1009)
Examples from the dropdown list:
- Payment of accumulated balance due to an employee — 392(7) — Code 1004
- Commission or brokerage - insurance — 393(1) [Sl. No. 1(i)] — Code 1005
- Commission or brokerage - others — 393(1) [Sl. No. 1(ii)] — Code 1006
- Rent on machinery etc. — specified person — 393(1) [Sl. No. 2(ii).D(a)] — Code 1008
- Rent other than machinery etc. — specified person — 393(1) [Sl. No. 2(ii).D(b)] — Code 1009
📍 Step 5: Enter Amount Section-Wise
- (a) Tax: Enter actual TDS amount (e.g., Rs. 1,000)
- (b) Surcharge: Usually Rs. 0 for resident TDS (applicable for high-income surcharge cases)
- (c) Education Cess: Usually Rs. 0 (cess is included in slab rates for salary; no separate cess for non-salary TDS)
- Total (a+b+c): Auto-calculated. Click "Add" to confirm
📍 Step 6: Review & Add More Sections (If Needed)
Verify the section-wise summary table:
| S.No | Description | Section | Code | Tax (a) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commission or brokerage - others | 393(1) [Sl. No. 1(ii)] | 1006 | 1,000 |
| 2 | Sale of Scrap | 394(1) [Sl. No. 4] | 1073 | 500 |
| Total (in Rs.): | 1,500 | |||
🚦 Critical Rules to Remember
- One Challan Limit: Maximum 20 section codes per challan. If more, file additional challan.
- Separate Challans: Required for (a) Corporate vs Non-Corporate deductees, (b) Resident vs Non-Resident deductees.
- Verify PAN Status: Use "Verify PAN Status" option under Quick Links before payment. If PAN inoperative, higher TDS/TCS rates apply per Section 397(2).
- Old vs New Act: If TDS deduction date ≤ 31-Mar-2026 → use Old Act (Challan 281 with old codes). If deduction date ≥ 1-Apr-2026 → use New Act (e-Pay Tax with codes 1001-1092).
- March TDS: Deposit by 30th April. March TCS: Deposit by 7th April.
- Property TDS (194IA): No section code needed — uses Form 26QB challan-cum-statement directly.
- Mixing Resident and Non-Resident deductees in one challan
- Mixing Corporate (0020) and Non-Corporate (0021) deductees in one challan
- Using old Section 194 numbers (194C, 194J, 192) in new-Act challans — these will be rejected
- Wrong code selection: 194J Professional (1027 @ 10%) vs Technical (1026 @ 2%) — under-deduction notice
- Wrong code selection: 194C Ind/HUF (1023 @ 1%) vs Others (1024 @ 2%) — short-deduction issues
- Choosing Major Head 0020 when deductee is firm/LLP/individual (should be 0021)
💳 How to Make TDS/TCS Payment under Income Tax Act 2025
Step-by-Step Payment Process
STEP 1 Login to e-Filing Portal & Select Act
Login to incometax.gov.in with your TAN credentials. Navigate to e-Pay Tax. Select Applicable Income Tax Act:
- Income-tax Act, 2025 — For Tax Year 2026-27 onwards (including Advance Tax + Form 141 challan-cum-statement of TDS u/s 393(1))
- Income-tax Act, 1961 — For AY 2026-27 or earlier (Self-Assessment, Equalisation Levy, Black Money payments)
STEP 2 Select Tax Year & Payment Type
TAN auto-populated. Select Tax Year: 2026-27. Three payment options appear:
- Pay TDS/TCS — Section 392, 393(1), 393(2), 393(3), 394(1) [USE THIS]
- Pay Fee [Other Receipts (500)] — Appeal Fee & Compounding Charges
- Miscellaneous Receipts — Application Fee for e-DRS u/s 379 (Form 119)
STEP 3 Select Tax Applicable & Residential Status
Type of Payment (Minor Head): TDS/TCS Payable by Taxpayer (200) — auto-selected.
Tax Applicable (Major Head): Choose based on deductee:
- (0021) — Other than Company Deductee(s) — Income Tax
- (0020) — Company Deductee(s) — Corporation Tax
⚠️ Important: Separate challans required for each combination of deductee type AND residential status. Up to 20 section codes can be selected per challan.
STEP 4 Select Section Code from Dropdown
In TDS/TCS Section-Wise Payment Details, click "Description" dropdown. Type to search or scroll. Examples available:
- Commission or brokerage - insurance - 393(1) [Sl. No. 1(i)] - 1005
- Commission or brokerage - others - 393(1) [Sl. No. 1(ii)] - 1006
- Rent on machinery - specified person - 393(1) [Sl. No. 2(ii).D(a)] - 1008
- Rent other than machinery - 393(1) [Sl. No. 2(ii).D(b)] - 1009
- Use the search above to find the correct code BEFORE coming to portal.
STEP 5 Enter Tax / Surcharge / Cess Amount
For each selected section code, enter:
- (a) Tax — Principal TDS/TCS amount (e.g., Rs. 1,000)
- (b) Surcharge — If applicable (typically 0 for most TDS)
- (c) Education Cess — If applicable (typically 0)
STEP 6 Review & Submit Multiple Sections
Repeat Steps 4-5 to add more sections (up to 20 codes per challan). Verify the consolidated table:
- Each row shows: Description / Section / Code / Tax / Surcharge / Cess
- Example consolidated entry: Code 1006 (Rs. 1,000) + Code 1073 (Rs. 500) = Total Rs. 1,500
- Edit / Delete options available for each row
- Click Continue to proceed to payment gateway
Important Notes & Cautions
- Old Challan vs New Challan: For payments / credits made up to 31-Mar-2026, use OLD Challan No. 281 with section numbers (194C, 194J, etc.). For payments / credits on or after 1-Apr-2026, use NEW Challan with payment codes (1023, 1027, etc.).
- Payment date determines applicable Act: The TDS obligation crystallises on date of payment/credit to payee. So a March 28 contractor payment → uses Old Act / Section 194C even if challan deposited on 7-Apr-2026.
- PAN Verification: Use "Verify PAN Status" under Quick Links. If PAN inoperative, higher TCS/TDS rates apply per Section 397(2) of new Act.
- Multiple section codes: Up to 20 codes per challan. If > 20, file additional challan.
- Save BSR + Challan Number + Date: Required for filing quarterly returns (Forms 138, 140, 143, 144).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between TDS and TCS?
TCS (Tax Collected at Source) is collected by the seller from the buyer at the time of sale (e.g., scrap dealer collects 1% TCS from buyer, motor vehicle dealer collects 1% TCS on cars > Rs 10L).
Both are tax credits that the deductee/buyer can claim while filing their ITR. Both fall under Chapter XVII of Income Tax Act 1961 (now Section 393/394 of IT Act 2025).
What are the new payment codes 1001-1092?
- Codes 1001-1004: Salary TDS (under Section 392) — Form 138
- Codes 1005-1067: Non-Salary TDS to Residents (under Section 393(1)) — Form 140
- Codes 1039-1057: TDS to Non-Residents (under Section 393(2)) — Form 144
- Codes 1068-1092: TCS (under Section 394) — Form 143
How do I make TDS/TCS payment under new Act 2025?
- Visit incometax.gov.in → click e-Pay Tax
- Select "Income-tax Act, 2025" (highlighted option)
- Enter TAN and select Tax Year 2026-27
- Click "Pay TDS/TCS" tile (covers Sections 392, 393(1)(2)(3), 394(1))
- Choose Major Head: 0021 (non-company) or 0020 (company deductees)
- Select Residential Status (Resident / Non-Resident) — separate challans required
- From Description dropdown, search by code (e.g., "1006") or section (e.g., "194H") or nature (e.g., "commission")
- Enter Tax + Surcharge + Cess amounts
- Click "Add" — repeat for multiple sections (up to 20 codes per challan)
- Review summary & proceed to net banking payment
What happens if I deduct TDS but don't deposit it on time?
- Interest u/s 201(1A): 1.5% per month from date of deduction till actual deposit
- Disallowance u/s 40(a)(ia): 30% of expense disallowed in computation of business income
- Penalty u/s 271C: Up to 100% of TDS amount
- Prosecution u/s 276B: Imprisonment 3 months to 7 years (in serious cases)
- Late Filing Fee u/s 234E: Rs 200/day for late filing of TDS return
What is Section 206AA — higher TDS rate for no PAN?
- Rate prescribed in the relevant section
- Rate or rates in force
- 20% (or 5% for Section 194Q purchase of goods)
How do I migrate from old section codes to new payment codes?
- Update vendor master: Add a new column for payment code (1001-1092) alongside existing section codes
- Cutoff rule: Earlier of credit/payment up to 31-Mar-2026 → use OLD section codes. From 1-Apr-2026 onwards → use NEW payment codes.
- Reconfigure ERP/accounting software: Mapping logic for both legacy and new codes
- Update return templates: Form 138/140/143/144 instead of 24Q/26Q/27EQ/27Q
- Train accounts team: New codes structure, Form 16A → Form 131 changes
- Test before go-live: File a sample return in new format before 1-Apr-2026
How to make TDS payment under Income Tax Act 2025 from 1-Apr-2026?
- Login to e-Filing portal → Navigate to e-Pay Tax
- Select Income-tax Act, 2025 radio button
- Confirm TAN, select Tax Year 2026-27
- Click Proceed on "Pay TDS/TCS" tile
- Select Major Head: 0021 (Other than Company) or 0020 (Company)
- Select Residential Status: Resident or Non-Resident (separate challans for each)
- In Section-Wise Payment Details, select section code from dropdown (e.g., "Commission or brokerage - others - 1006")
- Enter Tax / Surcharge / Cess amounts → Click Add
- Repeat for additional sections (up to 20 per challan)
- Click Continue → Pay via Net Banking / NEFT / RTGS
What is the difference between Major Head 0020 and 0021?
- (0020) — Company Deductee(s) — Corporation Tax: Use when TDS deducted from a Company / Corporation. The challan goes to corporate tax account.
- (0021) — Other than Company — Income Tax: Use when TDS deducted from Individual, HUF, Firm, LLP, Trust, AOP, BOI, etc. The challan goes to income tax account.
What is the role of B.A. Bedawala & Co. in TDS compliance?
- Quarterly Returns: Form 24Q/26Q/27EQ/27Q filing & corrections
- Lower Deduction Certificates: Form 13 application u/s 197
- Defaults Rectification: Short deduction, late deposit, late filing notices
- TRACES Reconciliation: Form 26AS / Form 168 vs books
- Transition to IT Act 2025: Vendor master migration, code mapping, training
- Property TDS: Form 26QB/26QC/26QD/26QE compliance
- NRI TDS: Form 15CA/15CB, DTAA benefit, Form 13 applications
- TDS Refund: Excess TDS deducted/deposited refund applications
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