TDS PAYMENT UNDER DIFFERENT SECTION

In the month of March, we have paid 2 challans

1. u/s 194C 1500

2. u/s 194j 1000

we have adjusted 1000 against 194C & there is a balance of 500, can we adjust the deduction under 194J?

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Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies the flexibility in adjusting Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) payments made under different sections. It addresses a scenario where a payment made under Section 194C was partially adjusted against Section 194J, with a remaining balance. The consensus is that such adjustments are permissible, particularly to prevent qualifications in the audit report. While some express concern about potential issues with the IT department or auditors, others argue that with sufficient balance in challans and correct filing, these adjustments are standard practice and auditors raising objections may be acting unreasonably.

Yes, adjustment is allowed.
Use it for 194C to avoid qualifications in Audit Report
Qualification in audit report is not required.
Auditors may qualify the report.. Client can't qualify it since client can't be auditor for their self
Originally posted by : Eswar Reddy S
Use it for 194C to avoid qualifications in Audit Report

Sorry but that is simply wrong. Since many years, the section under which tds was paid is irrelevant. The only thing that matters is the return and having enough balance in the challans listed in the return.

And auditors trying to use this as grounds for a qualification must be reported and disciplined.

Practically problem is with IT dept . So Auditors can raise objection.

That is just loophole and it may be fixed by IT dept .
Originally posted by : Eswar Reddy S
Practically problem is with IT dept . So Auditors can raise objection.That is just loophole and it may be fixed by IT dept .

There is no practical problem, certainly not in my experience. 

The only problem I have found is lazy auditors.

Your have valid reason but

Is it right to pay 194C under 194J or 194I ?

Just think about it .

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