Regarding TDS Applicability For Director Remuneration

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Director remuneration is taxed under Sec 192 only if an employer-employee relationship exists. Without PF/PT, it's treated as professional fees under Sec 194J with 10% TDS. Wrong deduction may lead to interest, penalty, and compliance issues.

Suresh S. Tejwani

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21 April 2026 IF REMUNERATION IS BEING PAID TO A DIRECTOR IN PRIVATE LTD AND NEITHER PF IS DEDUCTED NOR ANY PROFESSIONAL TAX IS PAID THEN UNDER WHICH SECTION TDS SHOULD BE DEDUCTED SEC 192 OR 194J?

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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21 April 2026 Section 192 (Salary): Requires an employer-employee relationship (typically involves PF and PT).

Section 194J (Professional Fees): Applies to non-employee directors.

Decision: Since PF and PT are not being paid, the remuneration should be treated as professional fees. Deduct TDS under Section 194J at a flat rate of 10%.

Suresh S. Tejwani

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21 April 2026 WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCIES FOR DEDUCTING IT UNDER SEC 192

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