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

  1. 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.
  2. When did the 194Q tax come into effect? The 194Q tax provision became effective from July 1, 2021.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.