Please advise whether in the following case, TDS needs to be deducted at the time of payment only or can be deducted over a period of 12 months. Mr. X is doing a job in ABC Ltd. his normal salary for FY 13-14 (net taxable income) is Rs. 7.5 lacs. He is paid Rs. 1 lac ex-gratia payment in the month of Apr-13. Since he is falling in 20% slab, TDS will be deducted in Apr-13 will be: 1. @ 20.60% on Rs. 1 lac + average TDS on normal income 2. Average TDS on 8.5 lacs