Overview
Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) under GST is applicable to certain specified entities, such as government departments and local authorities, who are responsible for making payments to suppliers of goods and/or services. In such cases, the deductor is required to deduct tax at the time of payment to the supplier and deposit it with the government.
The TDS rate under GST is typically 2% for B2B (business-to-business) transactions and 1% for B2C (business-to-consumer) transactions. However, in some cases, a higher TDS rate may be applicable. The tax deducted should be deposited with the government within 10 days from the end of the month in which tax was deducted.
It is important to note that TDS under GST is applicable only in certain cases and not for all types of supplies or transactions. For example, TDS is not applicable for supplies made by an unregistered person, or for supplies exempt from GST.
Entities that are required to deduct TDS under GST must register for GST and obtain a GSTIN. They are also required to file periodic TDS returns and pay the deducted tax to the government.