This discussion clarifies whether a government entity needs to deduct GST TDS when paying for security services under the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM). The consensus, supported by a clarification from the GST Council's Law Committee, is that GST TDS is not applicable in such cases. This is because the recipient (deductee) is already responsible for paying the tax under RCM.
04 July 2020
If there is a government entity receiving security services and paying GST on reverse charge basis for the same then at the same time, whether it is required to GST TDS or not???? please specify with relevant provision????
04 July 2020
No, TDS (GST) is not applicable on GST booked under Reverse charge mechanism. The Law Committee, GST Council has also clarified in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by dated 28/09/2018 that no TDS is required to be deducted “where the tax is to be paid on reverse charge by the recipient i.e. deductee”.