Printing Work and Tax

Hi...

We printed some books with printing specifications for community use from a Printing Enterprise in Delhi.
The total printing cost is nearly 1 lakh. Is TDS applicable to it? 

I feel, it is a contract of sale and Sec 194 C is not applicable.

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Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies whether Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) applies to printing work, specifically when engaging a printing enterprise in Delhi for community use books costing around £1 lakh. The core question revolves around distinguishing between a contract of sale and a contract for services under Section 194C of the Income Tax Act. It's highlighted that if the printing is done to specific requirements, it's considered a service, making TDS applicable, whereas a standard sale might not attract TDS under this section. The query also touches upon the interaction with GST invoices and potential TDS implications under GST law.

If the content of printing was as per your requirement, it will not be sell; as such TDS will be applicable.

Thank you sir, it is helpful for us.

You are welcome.                     

Hi...
One more query: 
 If we have a GST invoice from Printing Enterprises for book printing will TDS apply under 194C?

I have an article that says TDS on GST applies if the contract amount exceeds 2.5 Lakhs.  (attached link as below)

chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://icmai.in/TaxationPortal/upload/IDT/Article_GST/263.pdf

Firstly be clear that the TDS deduction queried is under Income tax like sec. 194C it act or under GST act..

The article might be about TDS liability under GST act...

Sir, Thank you! I got it.

My pleasure.                    

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