16 November 2009
You have to deduct it inclusive of the Service Tax. Service Tax being an indirect tax on the service forms an integral part of the bill for service. Same way you are also claiming 80C deduction on LIC Premium inclusive of the service tax.
17 November 2009
can u please clarify the reason why only in case of TDS on Rent will be deducted from the vase value of invoice excluding service portion?
in CBDT Circular 4 of 2008 dated 28/04/2008 that is mentioned that we are working as collecting agent on behalf of Govt. in case of Service tax. but that is true for all type of Service tax.
so what is the reson for make this circular against Rent only?