“The levy is applicable only for large cash withdrawals in excess of ₹100 lakh/20 lakh per annum, as the case may be. The intent is to minimize cash transactions and expand digital payments to enlarge the ambit of organized transactions over time. So if individuals need to avoid this TDS levy, they should ensure that their cash withdrawals are restricted to the bare minimum and that the bulk of their payments happen through banking or digital means,” said Divakar Vijayasarathy, founder and managing partner, DVS Advisors LLP.
