13 May 2011
I have to pay rent for my industrial premises amounting to RS 4 lacs.This amount covers the rent due for the last 10 years owing to a dispute. We have taken the rent due as expenses during the corresponding financial years. Does TDS have to be deducted considering the rent for one year does not cross the threshold limit. This Rent has to be paid to an individual. If TDS is deductible what is the rate at which it should be deducted? Thank you
13 May 2011
If no TDS was deducted on account of Rent amount not crossing threshold limit. TDS not required to be deducted as the amount being paid relates to outstanding of earlier years which did not attracted TDS deduction.