A user received an invoice for AI-based remote proctoring services for an online entrance exam and questioned whether Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is applicable to these service charges. Experts have confirmed that TDS is indeed applicable when receiving services based on AI software programs.
21 March 2023
DEAR EXPERTS Greetings...….., Received invoice from a pvt ltd company for (service charges on AI based remote proctoring service for conducting entrance exam through online ) value RS 76,700/- including 18% Gst. As per the terms service charges are covered under TDS , whereas my question is conducting online exam through a private software is applicable for deducting Tds or not. Experts kindly advice me with your valuable answers.