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TDS U/s. 194A, 194J &193 of Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act mandates TDS on specified payments because tax collection is intended to occur at the source of income generati...

June 15, 2026 239414 Views 3 comments Print

Don’t Rush Your ITR: Why Filing for FY 2026-27 Before 15 June Is a Bad Idea  

Income Tax : Taxpayers are advised to wait until departmental records are fully updated before filing AY 2026-27 returns. Filing too early may ...

June 1, 2026 9987 Views 6 comments Print

Tax Deduction on Manpower Supply Services – Section 194C or 194J? New Amendment

Income Tax : The amendment explicitly includes manpower supply services under contractual provisions, making 1–2% TDS applicable instead of 1...

February 17, 2026 8106 Views 0 comment Print

Section 194J TDS Does Not Automatically Attract Section 44ADA – A Practical Perspective

Income Tax : ITAT rulings clarify that deduction of tax under Section 194J does not automatically classify income as professional income under ...

February 14, 2026 3315 Views 0 comment Print

Union Budget 2026-27 – Corporate Tax Wishlist

Income Tax : Businesses are seeking a cap on dividend taxation for resident shareholders to address double taxation concerns. The proposal aim...

January 29, 2026 5781 Views 0 comment Print


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Section 194C: Non-Deductibility on Certain Manufacturing & Section 194J Payments

Income Tax : From October 2024, payments under Section 194J (professional fees) will be excluded from TDS under Section 194C (payments to contr...

July 24, 2024 4680 Views 0 comment Print

Suggestion /representation on 7 Important Direct Tax Issues

Income Tax : Following is the summary of Suggestion /representation on behalf of the taxpayers/professionals in connection with the Direct tax ...

September 7, 2020 12285 Views 1 comment Print

Representation to reduce TDS rate on Professional Fees to 2%

Income Tax : A representation is been made to CBDT Chairman by leading accounting and CA Organisations of India  and it is been requested that...

May 1, 2020 7989 Views 1 comment Print

Enhancement Limits for TDS U/s. 194J on professionals to Rs. 1 Lakh: ICAI

Income Tax : It is suggested that the TDS limit for payment of professional or technical fees under section 194J may be increased from Rs. 3000...

January 18, 2018 8919 Views 0 comment Print

No reopening of Cases Prior to 01.04.2012 & Circular to avoid multilevel TDS on software u/s 194J -FM

Income Tax : On the issue of retrospective amendment, Union Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has said that he had given a commitment in ...

May 31, 2012 1851 Views 0 comment Print


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Section 9(1)(vii) FTS Addition Set Aside; Taxability Must Be Examined Under Relevant DTAA: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held legal services are not FTS under Section 9(1)(vii) and directed partner-wise DTAA examination. FTS addition was de...

July 5, 2026 402 Views 0 comment Print

Employee Secondment Reimbursements Taxable as FTS as’Make Available’ Test Was Satisfied: Delhi HC

Income Tax : Delhi High Court held the ITAT failed to properly examine the ‘make available’ test for secondment payments, set aside its ord...

July 1, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Deletes Section 40(a)(ia) Disallowance as Payments Stayed Below TDS Threshold

Income Tax : The ITAT Chandigarh held that no TDS was deductible where professional fees paid to each payee were below the statutory threshold....

June 28, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print

Google AdWords Is Advertising, Not Technical Service; Section 194C TDS Upheld

Income Tax : The ITAT Hyderabad held that payments made for Google AdWords constitute advertising contracts under Section 194C and not fees for...

June 28, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Allows Leave Encashment Deduction as Payment to Insurer Was Actual Business Expenditure

Income Tax : The dispute concerned deduction of CSR expenditure incurred before Explanation 2 to section 37(1) became applicable. The ITAT held...

June 21, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print


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TDS on payments for production of content or programme for telecasting

Income Tax : Law Relating to Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) on payments by broadcasters or television channels to production houses for product...

February 29, 2016 92197 Views 0 comment Print

Deduction of Tax at source on Service Tax on professional and technical fees

Income Tax : Circular No. F. No.275/73/2007-IT(B) Service Tax component to be considered for deducting tax on any sum paid as professional and...

June 30, 2008 4191 Views 0 comment Print


TDS under Section 194J : Detailed Analysis

November 14, 2022 46995 Views 2 comments Print

Dive deep into the intricate details of TDS under Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This comprehensive analysis covers the applicability to various payments, definitions of professional services, technical services, royalty, and non-compete fees. Explore examples, threshold limits, and the applicable rates of tax deduction. Stay informed with relevant issues and insights, including notable court judgments.

Primary Rate Interface is not fees for technical service hence TDS u/s 194J not deductible

November 7, 2022 3630 Views 0 comment Print

BMC Software India P. Ltd Vs DCIT (ITAT Pune) ITAT Pune held that charges of Primary Rate Interface doesn’t require human intervention and hence doesn’t qualify as fees for technical services. Accordingly, TDS not deductible u/s 194J of the Income Tax Act. Facts- Assessee challenged the disallowance of Primary Rate Interface (PRI) line charges paid […]

TDS not deductible on payment for usage of rights for internet/ telecom facility

August 12, 2022 80952 Views 0 comment Print

Held that payment made for usage of rights for the internet and telecom facility doesn’t fall in the nature of work defined u/s 194C and hence TDS not deductible.

TDS on repairs & maintenance of aircraft under Section 194C or 194J?

August 6, 2022 3243 Views 0 comment Print

Air India Ltd. Vs CIT (ITAT Mumbai) Introduction Appeals were filed before the Hon’ble ITAT against the order of the AIR INDIA LIMITED Vs Ld. Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), NFAC, Delhi which was pertaining to the assessment years 2016-17, 2017-18,2018-19 and 2019-20. Grounds of appeal The decision of the Joint Commissioner of Income Tax […]

Accountant not become technical person for writing Accounts of 2 firms

July 30, 2022 18294 Views 0 comment Print

Salary of accountant cannot be treated as professional service for managing books of two firms to invoke TDS under section 194J

Revenue not permitted to take a contradictory stand before HC

July 22, 2022 1956 Views 0 comment Print

CIT Vs Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (Karnataka High Court) Specific case of the Revenue before the ITAT is that the Contract is a composite one. Shri. Chaitanya is right in his submission that the dominant purpose of the Contract is supply of the passenger rolling stock. Thus, having taken a specific stand before the […]

Section 194J TDS on fees to Doctors engaged as Retainers & Consultants

July 3, 2022 6333 Views 0 comment Print

High Court held that the provisions of Section 194J applied to the retainer doctors and not those of Section 192.

TDS not deductible on payment of interconnect user charges

June 22, 2022 1857 Views 0 comment Print

CIT (TDS) Vs Tata Teleservices Ltd. (Delhi High Court) Whether the ITAT was correct in holding that no TDS under Section 194J of the Income Tax Act was required to be deducted by the assessee on payment of interconnect user charges as it could not be categorized as fee for technical services? Admittedly, the Karnataka […]

Human interaction is a necessary factor for applicability of section 194J

June 16, 2022 846 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal held that human interaction is a necessary factor for the applicability of section 194J and in present case Assessee has to intervene and coordinate and liaise with Government Authorities for allotment of land by Government. Hence, provisions of section 194C is not applicable.

TDS Rate Chart for FY 2022-23 / AY 2023-24 – Updated

June 13, 2022 555246 Views 6 comments Print

Explore the updated Income Tax TDS Rate Chart for FY 2022-23 / AY 2023-24. Comprehensive guide covering TDS rates on various incomes as per the Income-tax Act. Stay informed to ensure accurate tax deductions.

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