Applicability of Section 194Q


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This discussion explores the applicability of Section 194Q regarding Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on goods purchases. The core question is whether Section 194Q applies when the aggregate value of purchases, excluding returns, exceeds Rs. 50 lakhs. The consensus, supported by CBDT Circular No. 13 of 2021, is that TDS is applicable on the total purchase value before accounting for returns. If a purchase return occurs, the deducted TDS can be adjusted against future purchases from the same seller.

03 February 2024 Suppose, during F.Y. 2023-24
Mr. A(Turnover>Rs. 10 Crore in F.Y. 2022-23) purchased goods from Mr. B(assuming GST exempt goods) on following dates:-

02.06.2023 Rs. 12 Lacs
21.10.2023 Rs. 20 Lacs
06.11.2023 Rs. ( 9 Lacs) (Purchase Returns)
28.11.2023 Rs. 25 Lacs

Would Section 194Q apply in the above case?

In my opinion, it will not apply as Rs. 50 lacs amount not crossed for the aggregate value of goods. Please guide

04 February 2024 Your total purchase exceed 50 lacs without considering return, hence 194q TDS applicable.

04 February 2024 Circular no. 13 of 2021 dated 30/06/2021 of CBDT points out this issue as follows:-
4.3.3 Further, with respect to purchase return it is clarified that the tax is required to be
deducted at the time of payment or credit, whichever is earlier. Thus, before purchase return
happens, the tax must have already been deducted under section 194Q of the Act on that
purchase. If that is the case and against this purchase return the money is refunded by the
seller, then this tax deducted may be adjusted against the next purchase against the same
seller. No adjustment is required if the purchase return is replaced by the goods by the seller
as in that case the purchase on which tax was deducted under section 194Q of the Act has
been completed with goods replaced.

After considering this, please tell the amount of TDS to be deducted in the example quoted by me

04 February 2024 In such a case of amount adjusted against return 194q not applicable.


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