Tds on capital gain on business acquisition

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Amit Agarwal (Querist)
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14 December 2013 Dear Experts,

A partnership firm is taken over by a Public Limited unlisted company and the company has deducted TDS on consideration amount u/s 194J.

1. Is TDS applicable?
2. If yes then under which section?

Naresh Dharia F.C.A.

Naresh Dharia F.C.A. (Expert)
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14 December 2013 As per your query....Section 50B will apply wherein the Business is trf on consideration....
Section 194 J will not apply

Amit Agarwal

Amit Agarwal (Querist)
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14 December 2013 but sir how is it possible to deduct TDS u/s 50C, there is no such section in TDS provision?

Asha Kanta Sharma

Asha Kanta Sharma (Expert)
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27 July 2025 Great question! Here’s a clear explanation regarding **TDS on capital gains arising from business acquisition** and the correct sections involved:

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### 1. **Applicability of TDS on Business Acquisition**

* When a business (or a part of it) is transferred for a consideration, **capital gains provisions under Section 50B** of the Income Tax Act apply for computing capital gains on the “transfer of a capital asset being a business or profession as a going concern.”

* **Section 50B** itself is about capital gains computation, **not about TDS**.

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### 2. **Relevant TDS Section for Such Transactions**

* For such payments, **TDS provisions under Section 194Q or Section 194J or 194C do not apply** as they relate to purchase of goods, technical services, or contracts.

* **There is no specific TDS section dedicated for capital gains from transfer of business (Section 50B).**

* However, **Section 194-IA** requires TDS @1% on sale of immovable property (but that is for property transactions only).

* In the absence of a dedicated TDS section, **the buyer should generally deduct TDS under Section 194J (for professional or technical services) or other applicable sections only if the transaction involves such services**, but not on outright business acquisition.

* For **business acquisition consideration**, typically **TDS is not mandatory under any specific section**, unless the transaction involves payment for services or rent.

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### 3. **Why 194J Deduction by the Company is Incorrect**

* Section 194J covers TDS on payments like professional fees, technical services, etc. Business acquisition consideration **does not fall under these services**.

* The company deducting TDS u/s 194J on the business acquisition consideration is likely **incorrect** unless the payment is for some technical or professional services.

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### 4. **Summary:**

| Aspect | Section Applicable | TDS Applicability on Business Acquisition |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| Capital Gains Computation | Section 50B | No (Section 50B is not a TDS section) |
| TDS on Sale of Business | No specific TDS section applies | No mandatory TDS under specific section |
| TDS deducted u/s 194J | Only if payment is for services | Not applicable if it's pure business sale |

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### Suggestion

* Verify nature of payment: If it’s a **pure business sale/transfer consideration**, TDS under 194J is not applicable.

* If TDS has been deducted wrongly, the partnership firm can claim refund or adjustment when filing returns.

* Consult with tax advisor for case-specific guidance and documentation.

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If you want, I can help you draft a letter or representation to the company explaining this with references. Would you like that?

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