TDS on Rent: Employees Paying More Than ₹50,000 Must Deduct 5% TDS Under Section 194-IB
Many employees in India who pay rent exceeding ₹50,000 per month may unknowingly violate tax laws due to a lack of awareness about Section 194-IB of the Income Tax Act. This provision mandates that individuals (including salaried employees) must deduct and deposit 5% TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) on rent paid to landlords if the…