Query on charging of TDS under specific Section


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This discussion clarifies the correct section for deducting Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on annual maintenance charges for SAP software. The consensus suggests that TDS on SAP AMC, including updates and modifications, typically falls under Section 194J(a) of the IT Act, provided the services are technical rather than professional.

23 June 2025 Sir
In the Company SAP have been used for preparation of accounts.
The agency/dealer have supplied SAP software has charged around Rs.25000/- per month(Yearly Rs.3.00 Lakh or more) as annual maintenance charge wherein they include update charge of SAP . & modification charge .
please clarify is under which section TDS will be deducted, if possible with reason.
Whether Sec 195J or 194 I or 194C or some other section.
Regards
Abhijit

23 June 2025 The 2% TDS rate applies to software maintenance, software development, installation, renewal, and AMC services u/s 194J(a) IT act, provided these are technical and not professional services.

27 September 2025 Good luck..


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