Finance/Compliance Consultant
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Posted on 07 November 2026
Deduct on the total, if billed together:
• CBDT Circular 715/1995 (Q30): reimbursement of expenses billed separately or included in the professional's bill is part of fees for professional services. TDS under 194J applies to the gross amount, including out-of-pocket expenses.
• Exceptions some tribunals allow: pure reimbursement at actuals, supported by third-party bills and billed separately. But follow the Circular to be safe.
• So deduct 10% under 194J on audit fee + OPE (Rs 9,000 a month), excluding GST if shown separately (Circular 23/2017). The threshold is Rs 50,000 a year from 1 April 2025 (Rs 30,000 earlier).