02 August 2024
To pass the journal entry where rent is adjusted from the security deposit and TDS is deducted, you need to ensure that both the rent and TDS are properly accounted for, and the adjustment of security deposit is accurately reflected. Here’s how you can handle this:
### **Details:** - **Rent Amount**: ₹51,750 - **TDS (10%)**: ₹5,175 - **Security Deposit**: Adjusted against the rent, including the TDS portion
### **Journal Entries:**
1. **Adjust Rent and TDS against Security Deposit:**
**Journal Entry:**
``` Date Account Debit Credit ------------------------------------------------------------- [Date] Rent Expense 51,750 TDS Payable (Rent) 5,175 To Security Deposit 56,925 ```
**Explanation:** - **Rent Expense** (Debit): Record the total rent expense. - **TDS Payable (Rent)** (Debit): Record the TDS amount to be deducted and paid to the government. - **Security Deposit** (Credit): Adjust the total amount (rent + TDS) against the security deposit.
2. **Payment of TDS to Government:**
If you’re paying the TDS amount to the government, record the payment as follows:
**Journal Entry:**
``` Date Account Debit Credit ------------------------------------------------------------- [Date] TDS Payable (Rent) 5,175 To Bank 5,175 ```
**Explanation:** - **TDS Payable (Rent)** (Debit): Clear the liability for TDS. - **Bank** (Credit): Reflect the payment made from your bank account.
2. **Payment of TDS:** - **Debit** TDS Payable ₹5,175 - **Credit** Bank ₹5,175
Make sure to maintain proper documentation for the rent agreement, TDS deduction, and payment details. This will ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with tax regulations.