Research Associate
81 Points
Posted on 12 December 2010
Hi friends.....as a general practice, based on the High Court ruling (supra) and various other ITAT rulings from time to time, TDS is not deductible on stipend paid, be it beyond the exemption limit. I have practical experience, since Big4 firms pay 3rd year interns 18, 500- 20000 pm stipend. They don not deduct tax however, if such payment is considered as professional fees ( in case of secondment of articles), TDS will be deducted u/s 194J. Barring this scenario, I have not seen any case of TDS on stipend.
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