Last Updated: June 2026 — FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)
Under Section 194IA, the buyer of an immovable property (other than agricultural land) must deduct TDS at the time of payment if the property value is Rs. 50 lakh or more.
TDS on Property Sale – Section 194IA (FY 2025-26)
| Detail | Rate / Rule |
|---|---|
| TDS Rate | 1% of the sale consideration |
| Threshold | Property value Rs. 50,00,000 or above |
| Who deducts | Buyer (not seller) |
| Payment deadline | Within 30 days from end of month of deduction |
| Form to use | Form 26QB (online on incometax.gov.in) |
| TDS Certificate | Form 16B — issued by buyer to seller within 15 days of filing 26QB |
Step-by-Step: How to Pay TDS on Property
- Go to incometax.gov.in ? e-Pay Tax ? Form 26QB
- Enter buyer and seller details (PAN of both parties)
- Enter property details and sale consideration
- Calculate 1% TDS on total consideration
- Pay via net banking or UPI
- Download the challan and file Form 26QB online
- Download Form 16B from TRACES and provide to seller
Capital Gains Tax for Seller (FY 2025-26)
- Short-Term Capital Gain (held < 24 months): Taxed at income tax slab rates
- Long-Term Capital Gain (held 24+ months): 12.5% without indexation (from Budget 2024)
- LTCG can be saved by investing in a new residential property (Section 54) or in Capital Gain Bonds 54EC (within 6 months)