25 June 2011
Dear Experts, Pls Clarify (1) I have TDS certificate for the year FY 09-10,Can i claim this in Fy 10-11" (2) I have received consultancy income of Rs 100000 for the period oct 09 to oct 10, for which i have book 50% amount as consultancy advance. Can i also book the TDS in two different years ie for Fy 09-10 & 10-11.
26 June 2011
It depends upon the method you adopt for accounting. If it is maintained on cash basis, you can claim TDS and show income in the year of receipt. On the other hand, if you are maintaining books on mercantile basis, you have to show income on accrual basis, correspondingly you can claim TDS