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Section 194D

Section 194D of the Income Tax Act pertains to the deduction of tax at source (TDS) on insurance commission. It mandates that any person responsible for making payment of insurance commission exceeding a specified threshold must deduct TDS at the prescribed rate before making the payment. The section provides guidelines on the rate of TDS, the threshold limit, and the reporting and depositing of the deducted tax. Understanding Section 194D is crucial for insurance companies, agents, and policyholders to ensure compliance with TDS regulations and avoid penalties. This description provides an overview of Section 194D and its implications for TDS on insurance commission payments.

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May 2026 Tax Compliance Deadlines for Income Tax and GST

May 4, 2026 243138 Views 4 comments Print

The content addresses key statutory deadlines under income tax and GST laws for May 2026. It highlights due dates and compliance requirements, emphasizing timely filing and payment to avoid penalties.

Deductor Failed to Deposit TDS: Assessee Still Entitled to Credit

December 31, 2025 552 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute concerned denial of TDS credit solely due to non-reflection in Form 26AS. The Tribunal held that Form 26AS is not conclusive and factual deduction of tax overrides system mismatch.

TDS not deductible on interest paid to senior citizen based on Form 15H, hence Bank not assessee in default

December 23, 2025 450 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court held that Bank is not required to deduct TDS on interest paid to senior citizen who has provided Form 15H. Accordingly, Bank cannot be considered as assessee in default for non-deduction of such TDS.

Referral Commissions Not Insurance Commission: ITAT Deletes 40(a)(ia) Addition

September 25, 2025 726 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai ruled that referral payments made by an individual insurance agent to unlicensed persons do not fall under TDS provisions of Section 194D. Arbitrary disallowance of such commissions was deleted.

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June 19, 2025 5796 Views 0 comment Print

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February 2, 2025 2832 Views 0 comment Print

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February 2, 2025 3486 Views 0 comment Print

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Important TDS rate changes from October 1, 2024, affecting insurance, rent, commissions, mutual funds, and e-commerce. Learn about the reduced rates and new provisions.

Budget 2024: Lower Sections 194D & 194DA TDS Rates for Insurance Payments

July 24, 2024 1857 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2024 reduces TDS rates for insurance commission (section 194D) and life insurance payouts (section 194DA) from 5% to 2%, effective from 2024.

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