Circular 140- Clarification on RCM on director Remuneration

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Synopsis of Circular 140 Dated 10/06/2020

Doubts have been raised as to whether remuneration paid by company to director falls under entry in Schedule III “Services by an employee to employer in course or in relation to employee” or whether the same is liable to taxed under RCM in terms of NN 13/2017 dated 28.06.2017

Nature of Payment

RCMYES or NOT

Remuneration paid to Independent director or director who are not employees of company

YES

Remuneration paid to director who are employees of company and TDS is deducted u/s 192 (TDS on Salary) of Income Tax Act

NO

Remuneration paid to director who are employees of company and TDS is deducted u/s 194J (TDS on Professional or Technical Services) of Income Tax Act

YES


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