Rent Car

we used rental car for 2 year rental contract period.Paid rent 30000/- P.M.
In which sec.we deduct tds for car rent. Whether 94 C or 94 I.
If 94 I , then what % whether 2% or 10%
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Quick Summary
This discussion explores the correct section for deducting Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on car rental payments, specifically whether it falls under Section 194C (contracts) or 194I (rent). Participants debate the applicability based on contract terms like fixed tenure, exclusive usage, and whether maintenance, fuel, and driver costs are included. The consensus leans towards Section 194I at 2% if the car is treated as plant and machinery for fixed-term, exclusive use, while Section 194C at 10% applies if it's for specific purposes like transport or pick-and-delivery services.

TDS 194C for Contract @ 10%

TDS 194I for Rental Property 5℅ or 10%

In your case, you should TDS 194C @ 10%

 

Under Sec 194I , 2% TDS will be deductible.

Refer case of Akshatam Construction LLP vs DCIT

Thanks for reference case study: 

I went through that complete case study article. I couldn't find anywhere 194-1 @ 2%.

Please read it again. If you find it please share it here.

Note:1

It was held that where buses/vehicles were hired for fixed tenure and for its exclusive usage Sec. 194C and not Sec. 194-1 could be attracted.

Note:2

Where assessee State Transport Corporation was making payment on kilometer running basis without any responsibility for running cost, maintenance cost, driver cost etc. Said payment would fall within the ambit of Sec. 194C and not under definition of rent as defined in Sec. 194-1. "

 

@ Mr.Rajkumar

1) Is there any specific purpose to opt this rental contract?

2) Rs.30,000/- is it fixed charges paid?

3)  is there any specific time and kilometres charges?

4) Pickup and delivery

5) you opt this car specific purpose but it was  used for specific purpose or not.

 

TDS should be deduct u/s 194I

Deduct sec 194I. but depending upon the threshold limit
@ Raja PM, 10% TDS applicable on land & building only.
Car used not for specific purpose
There is no any kilo meter binding. Tenure is fixed. Remuneration for car is fixed , not depend on running km. Maintainance , driver , fuel cost is all included.If this fall u/s94 I , can treated plant and machinery & rate for tds is 2%

There are points to clasify this car renting service in the case study.

If there is purpose of opting service and not in specific time period or charges, when it comes pick and delivery or transport on person to another place. Receipient left after purpose solved. It falls under 194C @ 10%

Viceversa, the above. The purpose of opting service of this car with fixed time or amount, or keep the vehicle without time limit and use whenever it needs. It falls under 194I @ 2% as rent plant & machinery based.

For building and land, furniture & fittings falls @ 10%

 

 

Yes you need to deduct TDS u/s 194I @ 2%
Originally posted by : CA Rashmi Gandhi
@ Raja PM, 10% TDS applicable on land & building only.

Yes, You are exactly correct.

Originally posted by : RAJA P M
TDS should be deduct u/s 194I  10%

Sorry to Say it's wrong reply....

Tds is applicable
Dear Team members ,
Thanks for giving studid reply.

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