This discussion clarifies whether Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is required on transaction fees charged by digital invoice discounting platforms such as RXIL and Invoicemart. The consensus is that TDS is not applicable on these fees, as they are not considered interest expenses. Therefore, no disallowance under Section 194A read with Section 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act can be made for non-deduction.
Whether TDS require to be deducted against transaction fee cost charged by the MSME digital invoice discounting platform such as RXIL, Invoicemart etc?
08 September 2023
The discounting charges paid by the assessee are not akin to interest on finance expenses. Therefore, no disallowance on account of non-deduction of TDS u/s. 194A r.w.s. 40(a)(ia) of the Act can be made.