Section 194T: TDS on Payment by Partnership Firm to Partners

By CA Mohammed S Chokhawala

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Updated on: May 14th, 2025

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2 min read

Section 194T came into effect from 1st April, 2025. It deals with TDS deduction of certain payments made to a partner by a firm. TDS at the rate 10% needs to be deducted for salary, bonus, commission, remuneration, interest on capital and interest on loan. 

No TDS needs to be deducted when the payment does not exceed Rs. 20,000 during the financial year. This article explains in detail, the payments covered, TDS rates and practical implications of TDS under section 194T.

Section 194T: TDS on Payment by Partnership Firm to Partners

What are the Payments Covered in Section 194T?

The following payments by a firm to a partner are covered in Section 194T:

  • Salary
  • Remuneration
  • Commission
  • Bonus or
  • Interest on any account (It can be on a loan account or on a capital account)

Rate of Deduction of TDS and Limit for Section 194T

The rate at which TDS is to be deducted is 10%. The TDS is to be deducted only in the cases where the aggregate payments to a partner exceeds Rs. 20,000 in a financial year.

Condition

TDS Rate

TDS Threshold

Aggregate payments to partners such as interest, bonus, commission or remuneration10%> Rs. 20,000 in a financial year

When to Deduct TDS under Section 194T?

The TDS is to be deducted at earlier of the following dates:

  1. Credit of sum/payment to the account of partner in the books of the firm or
  2. Payment to the partner

Note: Credit to the partner’s capital account will also be considered for determining the date in (1) above. 

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Practical Implications Due to Insertion of Section 194T

Withdrawals from Capital Account Balance

  • Any payment to partner in nature of salary, interest, bonus, commission, or remuneration which is credited to partner's capital account, is also subject to TDS u/s 194T.
  • But withdrawals from capital account of the partner is not subject to TDS u/s 194T.

Closure of Books of Accounts

  • There can be a situation where the remuneration of the partner depends on the profitability of the firm.
  • In such cases, profits are determined once the books of the firm are closed for the financial year. 
  • Since the due date for TDS payment for the month of March is April 30th, the firm may need to close its books of accounts before this date. 
  • The applicable TDS on remuneration should be recorded in the books and deposited with the government within the prescribed timeline.

Conclusion

The introduction of Section 194T will now require partners to plan their finances as the applicability of TDS will impact their cashflows. This brings a significant amendment to the Income Tax Act by increasing tax compliance for firms and partners. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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