16 February 2010
Well that is the safest remedy. But it would amount to deducting TDS on VAT i.e. tax on tax.
Just as there is a clarification by way of circular that in the case of TDS on Rent (sec.194I) TDS is not to be deducted on service tax element, similary is there any case law / circular in the case of TDS on VAT?
TDS on rent exclusive of service tax department given separate exception,but other TDS sections all are inclusive of sevice tax. In your query nature of payment or expenses nature is not clear.so my view also.Inclusive of VAT only