TDS ON FOOD SERVICES

Hi all

What is tds applicability on payment made to tiffin services provider by company with reference to some circular/ notification if it is deductable u/s 194C.

Do it is included in catering ?
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This discussion explores the applicability of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on payments made to food service providers, specifically tiffin services, by companies. It clarifies that TDS is generally deductible under Section 194C if the billing isn't split between materials and services. If split, TDS applies only to the service component. The nature of the arrangement is key, with a clear contract for services typically falling under TDS provisions.

Yes... If billings are without splitting.
Two things .. If the billing has spilltted into Material and Services then TDS will be applicable on the Service Value under Section 194C at 2% or 1% as the case may be otherwise full value of Invoice before GST will attract for TDS..
2% and 1% rate are seperately on company and individual.
Do it cannot be considered "purchase of lunch", and hence in that case no TDS is applicable?

Also when it will be considered as purchase of lunch ?
@ vinay


it's basically entrusting someone for this job.
it's a mutual.agree.ent enforceable by law.
so it's a contract.
now under which section sec 194 1c

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