Anand Maurya (Senior Executive ) 11 November 2019
Hi I have almost every where but unable to find any suitable answer for TDS on telecommunication(Landline/phone/internet), As an company should i deduct TDS on telecommunication bills?
Currently we are deducting TDS u/s 194J @ 10%
A B Kundu (Professional) 11 November 2019
In my opinion, no need to deduct tax on such expenses. I have found one discussion also regarding this matter, please refer the same.
https://www.caclubindia.com/experts/is-tds-applicable-on-telecommunication-services-968030.asp
Kapadia Pravin 11 November 2019
The leaseline charges/internet charges , telecommunication charges paid are only for use of such connection and do not fall within the provisions of section 194-I ,194-C and 194-J of the Act.
Held in ----
ABCAUS 2052 (2017) (08) ITAT
Important Case Laws Cited/relied upon
Sktcekk Communication Ltd V/s DCIT (2001) 251 ITR 53) Madras High Court
Wipro Ltd V/s ITO (2004) 80 TTJ 191)
CIT V/s Bharti Cellur Lte
CIT V/s Escotel Mobile Communication Limited
CIT V/s Hutchinson Essar Tel Ltd (2008) (Del)
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