Research Associate
81 Points
Joined February 2009
Hi friends.....as a general practice, based on the High Court ruling (supra) and various other ITAT rulings from time to time, TDS is not deductible on stipend paid, be it beyond the exemption limit. I have practical experience, since Big4 firms pay 3rd year interns 18, 500- 20000 pm stipend. They don not deduct tax however, if such payment is considered as professional fees ( in case of secondment of articles), TDS will be deducted u/s 194J. Barring this scenario, I have not seen any case of TDS on stipend.
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