Regarding TDS deductions on supply of trainers.

A company is providing an institute with 4 scientific trainers. The invoice shows "Cost of Scientific Trainer for 4 trainers @ Rs 10,000 per trainer per month for the current month = Rs 40,000"

Now when TDS is deducted, is it deducted u/s 194C @ 2% as the company is supplying with labour or is it deductible u/s 194J as the scientific training is of professional nature?

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This discussion explores the correct TDS deduction for payments made to scientific trainers. The core question is whether the supply of trainers falls under Section 194C (labour supply) at 2% or Section 194J (professional services) at 10%. While some argue for 194C, others suggest 194J as a conservative approach for professional training. A key point raised is that training fees paid to professional trainers may not be considered fees for technical services, as per ITAT rulings.

It's under sec 194C @ 2%
Wrong section quoted.
sec 194C
The same by noted by You Mr Sabyasachi...
Not professional consultancy. if it is manpower supply then it is otherwise.
Then it is otherwise....!!

please elaborate Mr Expert
If you aren't sure of the classification of the expense , then deduct under 194J @ 10% conservative basis.

Professional fees for technical services are one of the most significant types of payments made by a business organisation. Fee payments made to doctors, lawyers, chartered accountants, engineers, etc., are a few examples of professional fees. Section 194J applies to such payments given to residents. Threshold => 30000 payments 

Sorry, Professional fees for technical services are one of the most significant types of payments made by a business organisation. Fee payments made to doctors, lawyers, chartered accountants, engineers, etc., are a few examples of professional fees. Section 194J applies to such payments given to residents

Sorry The Bangalore Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that TDS is not deductible on training fees paid to professional trainers as it does not amount to fees for technical services

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