Amendment excludes sums paid u/s 194J from TDS u/s 194C for professional/technical services. Deduct tax u/s 194J instead of 194C. Effective 10/1/2024.

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....Income Tax: Proposed amendment explicitly states that any sum referred to in sub-section (1) of section 194J does not constitute "work" for TDS u/s 194C, thereby excluding sums paid u/s 194J from section 194C. This clarifies that deductors should deduct tax u/s 194J instead of 194C for professional or technical services. The amendment takes effect from October 1, 2024.....