Earlier Section 194H · Code 1006
From 1 April 2026, TDS on commission and brokerage is deducted under Section 393(1), Table Sl. No. 1(ii), of the Income-tax Act, 2025, with section code 1006. It was earlier deducted under Section 194H of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
| Payment | New section | Code | Rate | Threshold | Old section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission or brokerage (other than insurance commission) | 393(1) Sl. No. 1(ii) | 1006 | 2% | ₹20,000 | 194H |
Commission or brokerage paid to commission agents and brokers, including property brokers, other than insurance commission. TDS is deducted at 2% above ₹20,000.
Insurance commission is covered separately, under Section 393(1) Sl. No. 1(i) (earlier Section 194D). See the guide to Section 393(1) Sl. No. 1(i).
Worked example. On ₹50,000, TDS at 2% (code 1006) is ₹1,000, and ₹49,000 is paid.
Rates are before any surcharge and cess. Lower-deduction certificates, payees without a PAN and other conditions in the Act can change the TDS. This page is a general guide, not tax advice: confirm with your CA or the sources below.
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Taken only from the Income Tax Department's official publications, as in force on 17 October 2026:
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