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TDS on Telephone charges and Internet charges

CRR RR (32 Points)

15 January 2025

Hi Sir/Madam

Could some one please advise is it require to deduct TDS towards Telephone charges and Internet charges and the rate applicable and the tds section applicable

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Rama chary Rachakonda (Master in Accounts & Lawyer email ID:ramachary64@gmail.com voice no:9989324294) (5950 Points)
Replied 15 January 2025

To determine if TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) is required for telephone charges and internet charges, let's break it down: TDS Applicability As per the Income Tax Act, 1961, TDS is applicable on certain payments, including: 1. _Telephone charges_: TDS is applicable on telephone charges under Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961. 2. _Internet charges_: TDS is applicable on internet charges under Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961. TDS Rate The TDS rate applicable for telephone charges and internet charges is: 1. _10% TDS_: For payments exceeding ₹30,000 in a financial year (Section 194J). TDS Section Applicable The TDS section applicable for telephone charges and internet charges is: 1. _Section 194J_: TDS on fees for professional or technical services, including telephone and internet charges. Exemptions There are some exemptions: 1. _Payments to government departments_: TDS is not applicable on payments made to government departments. 2. _Payments to statutory corporations_: TDS is not applicable on payments made to statutory corporations. Threshold Limit There is a threshold limit: 1. _₹30,000_: TDS is applicable only if the payment exceeds ₹30,000 in a financial year. To illustrate: - _Telephone bill_: ₹25,000 per month (₹3,00,000 per year) - _TDS applicable_: Yes, as the payment exceeds ₹30,000 in a financial year - _TDS rate_: 10% of ₹

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