Investors in dividend plans of equity mutual funds will benefit from the 25% cut in the rates for tax deducted at source (TDS) announced by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday.
Tax experts said mutual funds are currently required to deduct a 10% TDS on dividends paid to unit holders. For the remainder of FY21 this will come down to 7.5%. The lower rates will come into effect from May 14 and include deductions on dividend, interest, professional fees and brokerage.
