Follow simple steps to pay TDS and File Form 26QC
Form 26QC is a statement-cum-challan that is required to be furnished by the TENANT rented property to deposit the tax deducted at soure (TDS) on the amount paid to the Resident Landlord if monthly rental is ₹ 50,000 or more.
The Tenant of rented property is responsible to file Form 26QC
TDS to be deducted at 5% of total rental amount paid during the financial year.
NO. Form 26QC is not applicable where rental of property is from Non-Resident Indian. In case of Landlord is Non-Resident Indian (NRI), TDS to be deducted under Section 195 of Income Tax Act.
If Form 26QC is not filed within specified timeline in Income Tax Act, Tenant 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, Tenant is liable to pay penal interest at rate of 1% per month of the tds amount
In case of delayed payment of of TDS, Tenant is liable to pay penal interest at rate of 1.5% per month of the tds amount