Query on applicability of TDS on interior design services under HSN 998391. It was clarified that interior design is treated as professional/technical service, so TDS is applicable under Section 194J at 10%, and not under Section 194C contract provisions.
18 January 2024
We had interior designed our new office. He had only made the designed, and the labour work and material was carried out by an altogether different contractor.
Can we charge 1% tds on the designing services, given the HSN code 998391. The vendor's CA has told TDS can be charged under contract.