Follow simple steps to pay TDS and File Form 26QB
Form 26QB is a statement-cum-challan that is required to be furnished by the BUYER of immovable property (other than agricultural land) to deposit the tax deducted at source (TDS) on the amount paid to the Resident Seller if total amount of sales consideration is ₹ 50 Lakhs or more.
The BUYER of immovable property is responsible to file Form 26QB
TDS to be deducted at 1% of total sales consideration paid to seller(s).
NO. Form 26QB is not applicable where purchase of property is from Non-Resident Indian. In case of Seller is Non-Resident Indian (NRI), TDS to be deducted under Section 195 of Income Tax Act.
If Form 26QB is not filed within specified timeline in Income Tax Act, BUYER is liable to pay late fees of ₹ 200 / per-day subject to maximum of the total TDS amount payable.
In case of delayed deduction of TDS, Buyer is liable to pay penal interest at rate of 1% per month of the tds amount
In case of delayed payment of of TDS, Buyer is liable to pay penal interest at rate of 1.5% per month of the tds amount