Section 194R of Income-tax Act, 1961 - Deduction of tax on benefit or perquisite
A New Section 194R has been introduced through The Finance Act, 2022 which deals with the d eduction of tax at source on benefit or perquisite provided in respect of business or profession. So, Today let's discuss everything about this section- Section 28(iv) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides that the value of any benefit or perquisite, whether convertible into money or not, arising from business or the exercise of a profession shall be chargeable to tax under the head "Profits and gains of business or profession" in the hands of the recipient. There have been many instances where these recipients do not disclose the receipt of such benefits in their return of income and the tracking of such benefits will become very difficult for the Government. In order to keep a check on these transactions, Central Government has introduced this section. This section will have the effect from 1st July 2022. Thus, Tax at source is not deductible on the benefit or perquisite which h