Section 194J

Section 194J TDS compliance, automated for hospitals

ConsultPro handles 10% TDS on visiting consultant fees end to end: deduction at payout, threshold and PAN tracking, Form 16A certificates, and Form 26Q-ready quarterly reports.

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194J at a glance

The essentials of Section 194J TDS on professional fees that every hospital paying visiting consultants needs to get right.

10% TDS rate

Section 194J requires 10% TDS on fees for professional or technical services, including payments to visiting consultants and doctors.

₹30,000 annual threshold

TDS applies once payments to a single payee cross ₹30,000 in a financial year. Below that, no deduction is required under 194J.

20% without PAN

If the consultant has not furnished a valid PAN, Section 206AA mandates deduction at the higher rate of 20% instead of 10%.

Form 26Q quarterly return

The quarterly TDS return for non-salary payments. Due dates: 31 July, 31 October, 31 January, and 31 May.

Form 16A certificate

The TDS certificate issued to each consultant, downloaded from the TRACES portal, evidencing tax deducted and deposited.

Section 197 lower deduction

Consultants holding a Section 197 certificate can have TDS deducted at a lower rate. ConsultPro applies the certified rate per payee.

This page is informational and not tax advice. Confirm current rates and due dates with your chartered accountant or tax advisor.

How ConsultPro automates 194J

From the first consultant payout to quarter-end filing, ConsultPro replaces spreadsheets and manual reconciliation with one connected TDS workflow.

Automatic TDS calculation

Every consultant payout computes Section 194J TDS automatically at 10% (or the applicable rate), so finance staff never key in deductions by hand.

Threshold and PAN tracking

ConsultPro tracks each payee against the ₹30,000 annual threshold and flags missing PAN, applying the 20% rate under 206AA when required.

Form 16A generation

Generate consultant-wise TDS certificate data ready for TRACES, so issuing Form 16A at quarter end takes minutes instead of days.

Form 26Q-ready reports

Quarterly deduction summaries are exported in a structured, return-ready format, making Form 26Q filing on the 26Q due dates straightforward.

Section 197 handling

Upload a consultant lower-deduction certificate once and ConsultPro applies the certified rate to that payee automatically going forward.

Complete audit trail

Every visit, payout, and deduction is logged and reconcilable against Form 26AS and AIS, giving you a clean trail for assessments and audits.

TDS guides and articles

Practical, India-specific guides on Section 194J, Form 16A, Form 26Q, and keeping consultant TDS clean through the year.

TDS Compliance

Lower-TDS Certificates (Section 197) for Consultants

When a consultant's final tax liability is far below the 10% withheld under 194J, a Section 197 certificate lets the hospital deduct at a lower or nil rate. Here is when to apply, how hospitals apply it, and the pitfalls to avoid.

20 April 20267 min read

TDS Compliance

Quarterly TDS Returns (Form 26Q) for Hospitals: A Practical Guide

Form 26Q is where your consultant TDS deductions become official. Miss a due date or a PAN, and the penalty clock starts. This practical guide walks hospital finance teams through filing 26Q cleanly, every quarter.

7 April 20269 min read

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TDS Compliance

The Complete Guide to Section 194J TDS for Hospital-Consultant Payments in 2026

Everything hospital finance teams and visiting consultants need to know about TDS on professional fees in the current financial year. Covers thresholds, rates, challans, Form 16A, and common mistakes to avoid during quarterly filing.

27 March 202612 min read

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TDS Compliance

Section 194J TDS on Consultant Fees: A Complete Guide for Hospitals

Everything hospital finance teams need to know about deducting TDS at 10% on professional fees paid to visiting consultants, including thresholds, challans, and quarterly returns.

24 March 20268 min read

TDS Compliance

Form 16A for Consultants: How to Verify TDS Credits Before ITR Filing

Consultants often find discrepancies between TDS deducted and TDS credited. Here is how to verify your Form 16A against Form 26AS before filing your income tax return.

23 February 20267 min read

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