27 July 2010
If a person whose is liable for audit under section 44AB of Income Tax Act pays rent for residential house Rs.240000/- per annum. Is he liable to deduct tax at source?
27 July 2010
The section 194I has used the word "building" meaning therby that there is no distinction between residetial and commercial building. Therefore,in the case of rent on residential buildings as well, the tenant has to deduction tax under section 194I subject to the satisfaction of other conditions mentioned therein.
28 July 2010
If rent paid is personal in nature & not claimed as a business expenditure, there is no liability to deduct tax. All TDS provisions including Sec 194I doesnot apply to personal expenses.
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