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Section 194J - TDS on Payments for Technical Services and Professional Services:
Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961, mandates tax deduction at source (TDS) on payments made for fees for technical services, professional services, and certain other specified payments. Courts and tribunals have clarified its applicability to various scenarios, including payments made by Third Party Administrators (TPAs) to healthcare providers and service entities.
Vipul Medcorp Tpa Pvt. Ltd. VS Central Board of Direct Taxes - Delhi, Commissioner of Income VS Samtel Glass Ltd. - Rajasthan, Medi Assist India TPA P. Ltd. VS Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax - Karnataka -
Applicability and Judicial Interpretations:
Courts have upheld the applicability of Section 194J to payments for technical or professional services, including healthcare-related payments to hospitals and third-party administrators, emphasizing that such payments qualify as fees for technical services. The interpretation of agreements and the nature of payments are crucial in determining TDS obligations.
Commissioner of Income VS Samtel Glass Ltd. - Rajasthan, Medi Assist India TPA P. Ltd. VS Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax - Karnataka, Commissioner of Income-Tax (TDS) VS Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Ltd. - Rajasthan -
Specific Cases and Circulars:
Circular No. 8/2009 clarifies that payments to hospitals or service providers under agreements are subject to TDS under Section 194J if they constitute fees for technical services. Disputes have arisen regarding whether certain payments qualify as fees for technical services or fall under other categories like contractual payments, affecting TDS liability.
Ttk Healthcare Tpa Private Limited VS Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax (tds), Bangalore - Karnataka, Commissioner of Income-Tax (TDS) VS Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Ltd. - Rajasthan -
Disputes and Penalties:
Non-deduction or short deduction of TDS under Section 194J can lead to penalties and liability assessments, as seen in cases involving hospitals and service providers. The courts have examined whether the payments are covered under Section 194J, considering the nature of the services rendered.
Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS) VS Grant Medical Foundation (RUBY Hall Clinic) - Bombay, Commissioner Of Income Tax, Kolkata - I (tds) VS Media World Wide Pvt Ltd - Calcutta, Medi Assist India TPA P. Ltd. VS Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax - Karnataka -
Summary and Main Insight:
Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961, primarily governs TDS on fees for technical and professional services. Its scope has been interpreted broadly to include payments to hospitals, healthcare providers, and third-party administrators, with judicial and circular guidance emphasizing its application based on the nature of payments. Proper classification of payments is essential to determine TDS obligations and avoid penalties.
Vipul Medcorp Tpa Pvt. Ltd. VS Central Board of Direct Taxes - Delhi, Commissioner of Income VS Samtel Glass Ltd. - Rajasthan, Commissioner of Income-Tax (TDS) VS Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Ltd. - Rajasthan
References:
- Vipul Medcorp Tpa Pvt. Ltd. VS Central Board of Direct Taxes - Delhi
- Commissioner of Income VS Samtel Glass Ltd. - Rajasthan
- Medi Assist India TPA P. Ltd. VS Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax - Karnataka
- Ttk Healthcare Tpa Private Limited VS Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax (tds), Bangalore - Karnataka
- Commissioner of Income-Tax (TDS) VS Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Ltd. - Rajasthan
- Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS) VS Grant Medical Foundation (RUBY Hall Clinic) - Bombay
- Commissioner Of Income Tax, Kolkata - I (tds) VS Media World Wide Pvt Ltd - Calcutta
Search Results for "194j Income Tax Act"
2011 0 Supreme(Del) 612 • India - Delhi
DIPAK MISRA, SANJIV KHANNA
TDS - Third Party Administrators - Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961 - Summary of Acts and Sections: Section 194J of the ... Income Tax Act, 1961 - The court discussed the applicability of Section 194J to payments made by Third Party Administrators (TPAs ... at source (TDS) under Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961 when the TPAs make payment to the h....
2014 0 Supreme(Raj) 1648 • India - Rajasthan
AJAY RASTOGI, J.K.RANKA
INCOME TAX - TDS - SECTION 194C AND 194J - SALE OF GAS - TRANSMISSION CHARGES - WHETHER SALE OR CONTRACT - INTERPRETATION OF AGREEMENT ... THE ASSESSING OFFICER TREATED THESE PAYMENTS AS FEES FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES AND LEVIED TDS UNDER SECTIONS 194C AND 194J OF THE INCOME-TAX ... Finding of the Court: THE INCOME-TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL HELD THAT THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ASSESSEE AND GAIL WAS A ... of the Income-tax#HL_EN....
2020 0 Supreme(Kar) 1402 • India - Karnataka
ALOK ARADHE, H.T.NARENDRA PRASAD
at source on payments made to hospitals under Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961. ... Income Tax Act - Assessment years 2004-05 to 2009-10 - Section 194J - Circular No.8/2009 - Summary of Acts and Sections ... The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS) issued a show cause notice for non-deduction of tax under Section 194J, resulting in ... However, this will not alter the....
2015 0 Supreme(Bom) 191 • India - Bombay
S.C.DHARMADHIKARI, SUNIL P.DESHMUKH
INCOME TAX - Appeal against order of Income-tax Appellate Tribunal Pune Bench - Sections 260A, 201, 201(1A), 192, 194C, 194J of ... the Income Tax Act, 1961 - The court admitted the appeal on substantial questions of law regarding the liability for deduction of ... source under section 194J of the I.T.Act at 10% on the remuneration paid to the doctors employed in the hospital. ... This appeal under section 260A of ....
2016 0 Supreme(Raj) 303 • India - Rajasthan
AJAY RASTOGI, J.K.RANKA
of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act). ... INCOME TAX - DEDUCTION OF TAX AT SOURCE - FEES FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES - SHARING OF FEES - NO DEDUCTION REQUIRED - SECTION 194J ... Finding of the Court: The Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) held that the payments made by RKCL to ITGKs were not ... Section 194J of the Income-tax Act provides as un....
2017 0 Supreme(HP) 790 • India - Himachal Pradesh
SANJAY KAROL, AJAY MOHAN GOEL
of Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which defines 'professional services' and 'fees for technical services'. ... Act, 1961 - Summary of Acts and Sections: Section 194J, Section 44AA, Section 9, Section 194C - The court discussed the provisions ... Act, 1961. ... Incidentally, what is argued is also that reimbursement of expenditure incurred by the latter would not attract the provisions of Section 194J of the Income #HL_STA....
2013 0 Supreme(Raj) 1398 • India - Rajasthan
NARENDRA KUMAR JAIN, MEENA V.GOMBER
of the Income-tax Act. ... PASSED BY THE AUTHORITIES BELOW ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 194J OF THE INCOME-TAX ACT. ... the Income-tax Act and the return for the same is filed in due time. ... of section 194J of the Income-tax Act, in the light of the Circulars dated April 28, 2008, and June 30, 2008. ... The assessee deduct....
2025 Supreme(Online)(ITAT) 3823 • India - Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (Jaipur Bench)
Rathod Kamlesh Jayantbhai, AM, DR. S. Seethalakshmi, JM
Income Tax Act, 1961 .” ... CIT(A) arises because the assessee has challenged orders dated 19.03.2020, 19.03.2021 & 06.01.2022 passed under section 201(1)/201(1A) of the Income Tax Act 1961 [ for short “Act”) by the ITO(TDS), Alwar [ for short AO]. 2.1 In Income Tax Act, 1961 . Income Tax Act, 1961 .” 2.2 In ITA No. 80/JPR/2025 the Revenue has raised the foll....
2020 0 Supreme(Cal) 440 • India - Calcutta
THOTTATHIL B.RADHAKRISHNAN, ARIJIT BANERJEE
Income Tax - Applicability of Sections 194C and 194J of the Income Tax Act - Section 194C, Section 194J Fact of the Case ... : The assessee, engaged in media broadcasting, deducted tax at source under Section 194C for payments made to service providers ... The Assessing Officer held that Section 194J applied, resulting in short deduction and penalties. ... In Commissioner of Income Tax v. ... In ....
2009 0 Supreme(Kar) 989 • India - Karnataka
AJIT J.GUNJAL
Income Tax Act - Health Insurance Services - Section 201(1) and 201(1A) - Section 194J - Section 133A - Third Party Administrator ... Final Decision: The petition was rejected, and the court upheld the applicability of Section 194J of the Income Tax Act to ... , challenged the order passed by the first respondent under Section 201(1) and 201(1A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, questioning the ... He....
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