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TDS on transporters

anuraj kaur (ca) (131 Points)

15 May 2019

Can somebody please clarify when do we need to deduct tds in case of payment made to transporters

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Urvashi Garg (other) (347 Points)
Replied 15 May 2019

Small transporters (having less than 10 goods vehicle) usually give undertaking for non deduction of TDS.

If such undertaking is not issued, TDS u.s. 194C should be deducted at 1% / 2% as applicable.

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anuraj kaur (ca) (131 Points)
Replied 15 May 2019

But what is the threshold limit for transporters having less than 10 goods vehicle

samkit (Article) (24 Points)
Replied 15 May 2019

If they give declaration alongwith PAN, TDS should not be deducted, otherwise to be deducted u/s 194 C & hence the threshold of 194 C would be applicable.

b.ganesh (B.Com) (22 Points)
Replied 16 May 2019

transporter having more than ten vehicles tds should be applicable.

stapler (bus) (282 Points)
Replied 16 May 2019

A transport company issuing consignment notes (bilty) insists that no TDS should be deducted on the basis of its declaration on letter head to the effect that it does not own more than 10 vehicles. Freight cheque of the bilty amount is issued to that transporter, and not to the actual truck owner.

I think such a declaration by transport company is invalid because it does not own any truck on its own, and is not filing ITR on presumptive income of lorries. It only hires lorries from different truck owners on commission basis.

The question arises who is the "Contractor" for us- transport company issuing bilty, or the actual truck owner! Also, whose declaration u/s 194C(6) is needed? And whom should we pay freight (in cash or cheque) - transport company or the truck owner.

Please enlighten us on this practical aspect. TIA.