Changes in TDS Rates and Limits, effective from 1st April 2025 - Comparative Chart:
Category |
Previous TDS Rate/Limit |
New TDS Rate/Limit |
Remarks |
Pre-mature withdrawals from EPF (192A) |
₹50,000 |
₹1,00,000 |
TDS exemption limit raised from ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000 |
Interest on Deposits (194A) |
₹40,000 (general citizens) ₹50,000 (senior citizens) |
₹50,000 (general citizens) ₹1,00,000 (senior citizens) |
TDS exemption limit increased for general citizens. Banks will
deduct TDS if annual interest exceeds ₹50,000 and for senior citizens if
annual interest exceeds ₹1,00,000. |
Rent Payments (194I) |
₹2,40,000 per year |
₹6,00,000 per year |
TDS exemption limit raised, reducing tax deductions at source for
rent payments. |
Insurance Commission (194D) |
₹15,000 |
₹20,000 |
TDS threshold for insurance commission increased, providing relief
to insurance agents. |
Professional fees and technical services (194J) |
₹30,000 |
₹50,000 |
Raised exemption limit, reducing tax deduction on work of
professionals, freelances and others. |
Dividend Income (194) |
₹5,000 |
₹10,000 |
TDS exemption limit for dividends raised, benefiting investors in
equities and mutual funds. |
Lottery Winnings and Horse Race Bets (194B&194BB) |
Aggregate annual winnings exceeding
₹10,000 |
Single transaction exceeding ₹10,000 |
TDS now deducted only when a single transaction exceeds ₹10,000,
simplifying the process. |
Higher TDS for non-filers (206AB &206CCA) |
Twice the rate applicable or 5%
whichever is higher |
Omitted |
No TDS at higher rate applicable |
Remittances Abroad (LRS) |
TCS of 20% (other purposes) TCS of 5% (education and medical) on amounts over ₹7,00,000
per year Overseas tour package: Up to ₹7 lakh TCS @ 5% Above ₹7 lakh TCS @ 20% |
TCS of 20% (other purpose) TCS of 5% (education and
medical purposes) on amounts over ₹10,00,000 per year. Overseas tour package: Up to ₹10 lakh TCS @ 5% Above ₹10 lakh TCS
@ 20% |
Increase in Tax Collected at Source (TCS) rate for foreign
remittances under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS). |
Important changes under Income Tax Act in the case of Partnership firms and LLPs, effective from 1st April, 2025
Particular |
Up to 01.04.2025 |
From 01.04.2025 onwards |
Tax rate |
Both were taxed at a flat rate of 30%. If income exceeded Rs. 1 Crore then there was a surcharge of 12%. |
Still flat rate is same as previous periods i.e. at 30%. If income exceeded Rs. 1 Crore, surcharge rate has been increased
to 15%. |
Deductible remuneration to working partner |
For first ₹3,00,000 of book profit: Higher of ₹1,50,000 or 90% of book profit On remainder of book profit: 60% of book profit |
For first ₹ 6,00,000 of book profit: Higher of ₹.3,00,000 or 90% of book profit On remainder of book
profit: 60% of book profit |
TDS |
No TDS was required to be deducted on remuneration of partners. |
New Section 194T has implemented TDS to be deducted @10% on
partner’s remuneration if payment exceeds Rs. 20,000 in a financial year. |
Disclosure Requirements have been increased |
Only Standard financial disclosures were sufficient |
Firms are now required to
furnish detailed partner-wise income, capital contributions, Related party
transactions, Asset Liability Details, Contingent Liabilities, Guarantees and
Commitments and Investment Details. |
Changes in tax slabs, rebates and provisions for updated returns
Income (A.Y. 2026-27) |
Tax rate (A.Y. 2026-27) |
Income (A.Y. 2025-26) |
Tax rate (A.Y. 2025-26) |
Up to ₹4,00,000 |
0% |
Up to ₹3,00,000 |
0% |
₹4,00,001-₹8,00,000 |
5% |
₹3,00,001-₹7,00,000 |
5% |
₹8.00.001-₹12.00.000 |
10% |
₹7,00,001-₹10,00,000 |
10% |
₹12,00,001-₹16,00,000 |
15% |
₹10,00,001-₹12,00,000 |
15% |
₹16,00,001-₹20,00,000 |
20% |
₹12,00,001-₹15,00,000 |
20% |
₹20,00,001-₹24,00,000 |
25% |
Above ₹15,00,000 |
30% |
Above ₹24,00,000 |
30% |
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- By availing the rebate under section 87A, a person earning income up to ₹12 Lakhs, shall have to pay NIL tax.
- Standard deduction for salaried employee is now of ₹75,000 (previously it was ₹50,000).
- Relaxation of deemed let out property rule, allowing up to two properties to be declared as self occupies.
- Taxpayers can file updated return u/s 139(8A) within 48 months from the end of relevant assessment year (previously it was within 24 months from the end of relevant assessment year year)