30 June 2011
We pay rent on internet connectivity charges on annual basis to another party. Is T.D.S deductible on such payments? If yes, then at what rate of percent? Pls Clarify.
30 June 2011
NO TAX IS DEDUCTIBLE In CIT v. Estel Communications (P) Ltd. (2008) 22 (I) ITCL 273 (Del-HC) : (2009) 318 ITR 185 (Del) the assessee was providing internet bandwidth for providing access to its subscribers. The main server, based on which the internet services were provided were located in USA. In that case, the assessing officer was of the opinion that the assessee should have deducted the tax at source as the payment was made for availing the technical services. THRE HIGH COURT NEGATIVED THE DEPARTMENT'S CONTENTION
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