New TDS/TCS Compliance 2026: The Ultimate Guide to New Rules & Payments
The dawn of the Tax Year (TY) 2026-27 brings a more streamlined but strictly numeric system for tax deductions. If you are still looking for "Section 194C" or "Section 194J" on the portal, they are no longer active for new payments.
1. Key Structural Changes
- Tax Year replaces AY/PY: Confusion between "Assessment Year" and "Previous Year" is eliminated. For the current cycle, use TY 2026-27.
- Consolidated Sections: Most TDS provisions are now grouped under Sections 392, 393, and 394.
- Form Renaming:
- Form 16 (Salary) → Form 130
- Form 16A (Non-salary) → Form 131
- Form 26AS → Form 168
2. New TDS Payment Codes (1001 – 1067)
| Nature of Payment | Old Section | New Payment Code |
|---|---|---|
| Salary Payments | 192 | 1001 |
| Contractors / Manpower Supply | 194C | 1021 |
| Professional / Technical Fees | 194J | 1025 |
| Rent (Land & Building) | 194-I | 1023 |
| Commission / Brokerage | 194H | 1022 |
| Purchase of Goods (Above 50L) | 194Q | 1049 |
| E-commerce Participants | 194-O | 1047 |
3. How to Pay TDS/TCS from April 2026
Step 1: Portal Access
Login to incometax.gov.in using your TAN.
Step 2: E-Pay Tax
Navigate to Dashboard > e-File > e-Pay Tax and click 'New Payment'.
Step 3: Select Tile
Proceed to the 'TDS/TCS (Tax Deducted/Collected at Source)' tile.
Step 4: Identification
Enter the 4-digit Numeric Code (e.g., 1025) and select Tax Year 2026-27.
Step 5: Breakup & Payment
Enter Tax, Surcharge, and Interest. Pay via UPI, Net Banking, or Card to generate your CRN.
⚠️ Pro-Tip: Selecting the wrong Tax Year is the #1 cause of compliance notices. Always double-check that "TY 2026-27" is selected for current payments.
4. Important Compliance Deadlines
| Action | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deposit | 7th of the following month |
| Quarterly Statement (Q1) | 31 July 2026 |
| Quarterly Statement (Q2) | 31 October 2026 |
| Quarterly Statement (Q3) | 31 January 2027 |
| Quarterly Statement (Q4) | 31 May 2027 |
5. Major New Rules
Manpower Services: Now explicitly "Work" (1% Ind/HUF, 2% others).
NRI Property Sales: PAN can often be used instead of TAN for specific transactions.
Partner Remuneration: New 10% TDS (Code 1067) if payments exceed ₹20,000.
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