Tsd treatment u/s 194c & j in case of payment to consultancy
Querist : Anonymous
What is the TDS treatment in case of manpower(professionals) hired from consultancy ?
Querist : Anonymous
since beginning we are deducting TDS u/s 194C @2% on their monthly service charge but deducting TDS u/s 194J @10% on their one time recruitment fee upto April'11 is that currect ?
Querist : Anonymous
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## 1. **Payment to Consultancy for Manpower / Professionals**
* When you pay a **consultancy firm** that supplies manpower (professionals, skilled/unskilled staff), the payment is generally treated as a **professional or contractual service**.
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## 2. **Applicable TDS Sections**
### a) **Section 194C – TDS on Contractual Payments**
* **Section 194C** applies to payments to contractors or sub-contractors for work carried out.
* If the consultancy firm is providing manpower on a **contract basis** for services, it could be treated under 194C.
* Examples: Construction work, transport services, security services, etc.
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### b) **Section 194J – TDS on Professional Fees**
* **Section 194J** applies to fees for professional services, technical services, royalty, or payments for non-compete agreements.
* If the manpower provided involves **professional or technical services**, or the consultancy is charging fees for such services, 194J can apply.
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## 3. **Which Section Applies?**
| Situation | Section Applicable |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------ |
| Manpower hired for **work contract**, e.g., labor supply, security services | **Section 194C** |
| Manpower hired for **professional or technical services**, e.g., consultants, engineers, doctors | **Section 194J** |
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## 4. **Key Points**
* If the consultancy supplies staff for **pure manpower supply** (like casual laborers), **194C** usually applies.
* If the consultancy provides **skilled professionals** rendering professional services (e.g., IT consultants, legal consultants), **194J** applies.
* **Deduct TDS at the applicable rates:**
* 194C: 1% or 2% depending on individual or company
* 194J: 10% for professional fees
* Obtain **PAN** of the consultancy firm for TDS deduction.
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## 5. **Practical Examples**
| Example | TDS Section |
| ------------------------------------------------ | ----------- |
| Security agency providing guards | 194C |
| IT consultancy firm providing software engineers | 194J |
| Manpower supply firm providing casual labor | 194C |
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