Fellow Memebers,
As per section 194(I) of the income tax act specifies that TDS is to be deducted from payment of rent , where the rent is Rs 120000 or more p.a.
1) In the given case the rent amount is Rs 120000/- which qualifies for decuction of TDS.
2) If service tax is payable on and above the rent ( only in case commercial property) then the TDS amount will be calculated inclusive of service tax.
3) Rate of tds in case the property is land or building
a) 15% if the payee is individual or huf.
b) 20% if the payee is other than ind or huf.
Hope it solves this contentious issue.....
Salman Saeed, Kolkata
Chartered Accountant
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