Mr. Rajat, a resident, and Mr. James, an American citizen and a non-resident in India, are both sports commentators deriving income of 7 lakh from…

CA Final · Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation · MTP · May 2026
Mr. Rajat, a resident, and Mr. James, an American citizen and a non-resident in India, are both sports commentators deriving income of 7 lakh from sports commentaries in India for A.Y.2026-27. Which of the following statements are correct? (i) Tax is deductible u/s 194J from remuneration payable to Mr. Rajat. (ii) Tax is deductible u/s 194E from remuneration payable to Mr. James. (iii) Tax is deductible u/s 195 from remuneration payable to Mr. James. (iv) Mr. James is not required to file his return of income u/s 139, if tax deductible at source is fully deducted. (v) Mr. Rajat is not required to file his return of income u/s 139, if tax deductible at source is fully deducted. Which of the above statements are correct, assuming that this is the only source of income for Mr. Raghav and Mr. John?
(A) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(B) (i), (ii), (iv) and (v)
(C) (i) and (iii)
(D) (i), (iii) and (iv)

Suggested Answer and Working Notes:

Correct Answer: Option (C)

(i) and (iii)

Topics: Non-Resident Taxation

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