This discussion clarifies whether Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) under Section 194C is required when contract expenses are capitalised by the deductor, meaning they aren't immediately expensed in the profit and loss account. The consensus is that TDS must still be deducted, as the payment still constitutes income for the deductee. While TDS is mandatory, disallowance under Section 40 is not applicable because Section 40 specifically pertains to expenses, not capitalised items.
05 September 2024
If contract expenses are capitalised by deductor /payer ( ie.not debited to prof loss of deductor,) does deductor have to deduct 194c?
My view yes because it's it's still income of deductee/payee.