Telecom companies to deduct 1.1 percent maintenance charges on all recharges (through Ushare/ topup/ scratch card) from July 1st, 2011. is it fair. they are already deducting(Withholding Tax: 10 % GST/FED: 19.5 % Service Charges: 5 % and now this new maintenance charges tax..Maintenance Charges: 1.1 %).... Are you ready for this new TAX.