Chartered Accountant
308 Points
Joined October 2008
Actually that question is open to interpretation a bit, it says service tax is 'charged' on lease rent..so you can actually take the 10,00,000 to be just rent and not inclusive of service tax...
And TDS will be deductable at the rate of 16.995% , the assesee ( person receiving income ) is earning more than 10,00,000 in a year, so surcharge will be applicable at 15% ...that comes out to be 16.5% and 3% on that ..comes out to be 16.995%...
And it's better you mention that a recent circular stated that TDS not deductible on service tax component, let's the examiner know you're versed with the amendments