This discussion clarifies the TDS rate applicable to civil engineering consultancy services from April 1st, 2020. The consensus is that such services fall under professional services, meaning the TDS rate should be deducted at 10%. While technical services can include consultancy, civil engineering consultancy is specifically categorised as a professional service for TDS purposes.
18 March 2020
Kindly give an opinion that what is the TDS rate of a person who engage in civil engineering consultancy or other any other consultancy services from 01-04-20? It it fail under professional services & TDS should be deduct @10% or its fail under technical services & deduct TDS @2% thanks in advance