What is Tax deduction at source

Tax deduction at source (‘TDS’) is a mechanism wherein the recipient of goods or services or both will deduct out of the amount payable to the supplier, an amount at a percentage of value of supply and deposit the same to the account of the Government within the time prescribed.

(ICAI FAQ PUBLICATIONS 06-09-2017 TAX PAYMENTS, INTEREST, PENALTY AND OTHER AMOUNTS: FAQ NO. 38)

Whether GST TDS will be applicable on Works Contract Jobs (to be renamed as Supply of Services) in case of PSUs, since such GST TDS U/s 51 (1) of CGST Act. 2017 is applicable on: a) Dept. or establishment of the Central Govt. or State Govt.; or b) Local authority; or c) Govt. agencies; or d) Such persons or category of persons as may be notified by the Govt. on the recommendations of the Council.

TDS, under section 51 (1) of the CGST Act, 2017 will apply to supplies made to such agencies as may be mandated by the Government for TDS. As of now, this section has not been notified and therefore TDS is not applicable on any supplies.

(FAQ 36: MINING)