TDS Rate for Courier charges

Suresh Chandra (Manager - Accounts) (206 Points)

17 September 2009  

Dear sir,

1) What is the TDS rate for Courier Charges paid?

2) For Example:

Courier Charges   -Rs. 24, 266.00 this inculdes service tax 2,266 (10.3%)

so what is the TDS for this transaction?  whether we have to Calculate TDS on gross amount (24266) or after deducting the service tax? give me the reasons.

Thanks / Regards.