tds on accounting data netry
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03 March 2009
what if the ca firm raise a bill on client for providing data entry charges by sending his staff at the client end.The work relates doing accounting data entry.Will it still be deducted under contract or professional?
03 March 2009
if a chartered accountant is providing accounting services, then it is covered u/s 194j professional services. rate of 10% tds is applicable in this case.
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thnaks
03 March 2009
what is the srvice is not provided by chartered accountant by any other person but nature of work remains same
27 July 2025
Great follow-up! Here's how TDS applies on **accounting data entry services** when provided by non-CA firms or individuals:
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### Nature of service:
* **Accounting data entry** is basically **clerical or support work** related to maintaining accounts.
* It **does not involve professional skill or expertise** like that of a CA.
### Which TDS section applies?
1. **If service is by a CA firm or a CA individual**
* It is considered **professional services** — TDS under **Section 194J** (Rate: 10%) applies.
2. **If service is provided by a non-CA person or firm for data entry**
* It is generally treated as **contractual services** (like outsourcing or manpower supply).
* Hence, TDS would be under **Section 194C** (Contractor payments) — usually at **1% or 2%** depending on the payee.
### Summary:
| Service Provider | Nature of Service | TDS Section | Rate |
| ------------------------- | --------------------- | ----------- | ------- |
| CA or CA firm | Professional services | 194J | 10% |
| Non-CA individual/company | Data entry/clerical | 194C | 1% / 2% |
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**So if the service provider is NOT a CA or CA firm, TDS on accounting data entry service would be under Section 194C as contract payment.**
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### Nature of service:
* **Accounting data entry** is basically **clerical or support work** related to maintaining accounts.
* It **does not involve professional skill or expertise** like that of a CA.
### Which TDS section applies?
1. **If service is by a CA firm or a CA individual**
* It is considered **professional services** — TDS under **Section 194J** (Rate: 10%) applies.
2. **If service is provided by a non-CA person or firm for data entry**
* It is generally treated as **contractual services** (like outsourcing or manpower supply).
* Hence, TDS would be under **Section 194C** (Contractor payments) — usually at **1% or 2%** depending on the payee.
### Summary:
| Service Provider | Nature of Service | TDS Section | Rate |
| ------------------------- | --------------------- | ----------- | ------- |
| CA or CA firm | Professional services | 194J | 10% |
| Non-CA individual/company | Data entry/clerical | 194C | 1% / 2% |
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**So if the service provider is NOT a CA or CA firm, TDS on accounting data entry service would be under Section 194C as contract payment.**
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Want me to help draft a formal note or TDS clause for your vendor contracts?
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