deduction of tds

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amit jain (Querist)
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16 November 2009 i have completed a contract with a govt co. whose income is exempt from income tax provisions. now they have deducted tds on professional services but confused how to deposit it since they dont have any tan no.is it necessary for them to deposit tax or they can pay me the full amount.
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CA SANJAY MUKHERJEE (Expert)
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16 November 2009 They have to tapply for TAN number as provision of TDS does not depend on the taxability of Income of Deductor.

Moreover Sec 194C covers payment made by any Government and Government company also.