TDS Late Payment Interest Calculator – Section 201(1A) Income Tax Act

TDS Late Payment Interest Calculator

Calculate interest on delayed TDS payments under Section 201(1A) of the Income Tax Act, India

Calculate TDS Interest

Default: 1.5% per month as per Section 201(1A)

About TDS Late Payment Interest

Under Section 201(1A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, if TDS is not deposited within the prescribed time limit, interest is charged at the rate of 1.5% per month or part of a month from the date on which the tax was deducted to the date of payment.

Key Points:

  • Interest is calculated at 1.5% per month or part thereof
  • Interest is charged from the due date of deposit to the actual date of deposit
  • Even a delay of one day attracts interest for the full month
  • This is in addition to any penalty under Section 271C

Due Dates for TDS Deposit:

  • For Government deductors: Same day of deduction
  • For non-Government deductors: 7th of the following month
  • For March deductions: 30th April