Understanding 194Q Tax: A Guide to TDS on High-Value Purchases
Learn about 194Q tax in India and its implications for businesses. Understand TDS requirements on purchases exceeding ₹50 lakhs.
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194Q tax refers to the provision in the Indian Income Tax Act requiring buyers to deduct tax at source (TDS) at 0.1% on purchases of goods exceeding ₹50 lakhs in a financial year, effective from July 1, 2021.
FAQs & Answers
- What does 194Q tax mean? 194Q tax is a provision in the Indian Income Tax Act that mandates buyers to deduct tax at source (TDS) at a rate of 0.1% on purchases of goods exceeding ₹50 lakhs in a financial year.
- When did the 194Q tax come into effect? The 194Q tax provision became effective from July 1, 2021.
- Who is liable to deduct TDS under section 194Q? Buyers who purchase goods worth more than ₹50 lakhs in a financial year are required to deduct TDS under section 194Q.
- How much TDS is deducted under section 194Q? Under section 194Q, the TDS rate for applicable purchases is set at 0.1% of the total purchase amount exceeding ₹50 lakhs.