30 September 2014
On passing expense entry, Commission exp. Dr.XXXX To TDS on commission a/c. Cr.XXX (if applicable) To name of party (insurance agent) Cr.XXX
On making payment, Insurance agent a/c. Dr.XXX To Cash / bank a/c. Cr.XXX
30 September 2014
If service tax is applicable to the agent, then the insurance company has to take service tax invoice from him and entries in the books of the insurance co. will be as under,
Commission exp. Dr.XXXX Service tax receivable 12% Dr.XXXX Service tax edu. Cess 2% Dr.XXXX To TDS on commission a/c. Cr.XXXX (if applicable) To name of party (ins. agent) Cr.XXX
On making payment, Insurance agent a/c. Dr.XXX To Cash / bank a/c. Cr.XXX
Kindly note: TDS will be deducted (if applicable) on basic amount and not on service tax portion.