12 February 2009
sir, my cilent got a letter from IT dep that TDS to be deducted on hotel roon rents U/S 194 I.He booked a rooms for his office employees who are from out station.He booked these romms in 5 Star hotels.Whether TDS to be deducted on these rents as gross amount paid by cilent is RS.230000 to hotel personnel.All these payments are paid through cheque.whther TDS to be deducted.If there any notification or circular or rulling regarding TDS to be deducted on hotel rents pls enclose it so that i can show it my cilent.
12 February 2009
From brief facts given by you, it appears that TDS has to be affected. However there is scope for tax planning. Please check the folloing link
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