HR TERMS, EXPLAINED

TDS (Tax Deducted at Source)

Income tax deducted from an employees salary by the employer.

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TDS is the amount of income tax deducted by an employer from an employee's taxable salary and deposited with the government. It allows income tax to be collected progressively throughout the financial year.

Definitions are general guidance. Your organisation's policies and applicable local requirements determine how a term is used in practice.

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