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Section 194B: Tax Deduction on Winning from Lottery or Crossword Puzzle.

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Compounding of offence under the Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : This document provides a complete reference on compounding of offences, including application procedures, offence-wise charges, re...

June 30, 2026 3576 Views 0 comment Print

TDS Rate Chart for Assessment year 2026-27 / Financial Year 2025-26

Income Tax : A summary of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rates under various sections of the Income-tax Act, 1961, covering payments to resident ...

October 17, 2025 52317 Views 5 comments Print

Budget 2025: Section 194B TDS on Winnings from lottery or crossword puzzle

Income Tax : Section 194B amendment to apply TDS on lottery, gambling winnings over Rs. 10,000 in a single transaction, effective from April 20...

February 2, 2025 4569 Views 0 comment Print

TDS Thresholds Rationalized in Finance Bill 2025

Income Tax : Finance Bill 2025 proposes new TDS thresholds for various sections, including interest, dividends, and commissions, effective Apri...

February 2, 2025 3684 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding Sec 194B: TDS on Lottery Winnings: Rules & Exemptions

Income Tax : In the context of the Income Tax Act of 1961 in India, winnings typically refer to income earned through activities such as lotter...

January 3, 2024 5946 Views 2 comments Print


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Government’s Response to TDS Evasion

Income Tax : Introduction: The Government of India, under the Ministry of Finance, has recently responded to pertinent questions in the Lok Sab...

December 11, 2023 1209 Views 0 comment Print


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ITAT Mumbai Rejected TDS on Stake Money Despite Section 194B Amendment:

Income Tax : The issue was whether stake money paid to horse owners attracts TDS under Sections 194B or 194BB. The Tribunal held that stake mon...

January 22, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

Deductor Failed to Deposit TDS: Assessee Still Entitled to Credit

Income Tax : The dispute concerned denial of TDS credit solely due to non-reflection in Form 26AS. The Tribunal held that Form 26AS is not conc...

December 31, 2025 630 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal Upholds JAO Reassessment Despite Faceless Procedure Requirement

Income Tax : ITAT Agra held that reassessment under Section 144 by JAO is valid even though faceless procedure under Section 144B was generally...

December 10, 2025 582 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Restores Conviction for Delay in Depositing TDS — Financial Hardship Not a Valid Defence

Income Tax : Delhi High Court restored conviction of Great Indian Nautanki Co. Pvt. Ltd. for delayed TDS deposit but replaced ₹25 lakh fine w...

November 9, 2025 831 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC Stays TDS Demand on TDR Compensation under Section 194LA

Income Tax : The Bombay High Court stayed orders treating PCMC as an assessee in default for not deducting TDS on issuance of TDRs, holding tha...

November 8, 2025 1032 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Section 194B

Compounding of offence under the Income-tax Act, 1961

June 30, 2026 3576 Views 0 comment Print

This document provides a complete reference on compounding of offences, including application procedures, offence-wise charges, repeat offence rules, and CBDT approval requirements. It reflects the provisions of the Income-tax Act as amended by the Finance Act, 2026.

ITAT Mumbai Rejected TDS on Stake Money Despite Section 194B Amendment:

January 22, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether stake money paid to horse owners attracts TDS under Sections 194B or 194BB. The Tribunal held that stake money is distinct from betting winnings and deleted the Section 201 tax and interest demand.

Deductor Failed to Deposit TDS: Assessee Still Entitled to Credit

December 31, 2025 630 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute concerned denial of TDS credit solely due to non-reflection in Form 26AS. The Tribunal held that Form 26AS is not conclusive and factual deduction of tax overrides system mismatch.

Tribunal Upholds JAO Reassessment Despite Faceless Procedure Requirement

December 10, 2025 582 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Agra held that reassessment under Section 144 by JAO is valid even though faceless procedure under Section 144B was generally applicable. The CBDT Circular of 17.03.2022 provided relaxation for cases with expiring limitation. CIT(A)’s non-est finding was set aside, ensuring compliance with procedural exceptions.

Delhi HC Restores Conviction for Delay in Depositing TDS — Financial Hardship Not a Valid Defence

November 9, 2025 831 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court restored conviction of Great Indian Nautanki Co. Pvt. Ltd. for delayed TDS deposit but replaced ₹25 lakh fine with admonition, calling it a technical offence.

Bombay HC Stays TDS Demand on TDR Compensation under Section 194LA

November 8, 2025 1032 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court stayed orders treating PCMC as an assessee in default for not deducting TDS on issuance of TDRs, holding that Section 194LA applies only to monetary compensation.

CCDs Remain Debt Until Conversion – ITAT Quashes NIL ALP, Orders Fresh Benchmarking of Interest

October 17, 2025 1101 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT ruled that Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs) legally remain debt until conversion, rejecting the Transfer Pricing Officers (TPO) re-characterization of them as equity. The Tribunal quashed the Nil Arm’s Length Price (ALP) for associated interest and remanded the matter for fresh benchmarking.

TDS Rate Chart for Assessment year 2026-27 / Financial Year 2025-26

October 17, 2025 52317 Views 5 comments Print

A summary of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rates under various sections of the Income-tax Act, 1961, covering payments to resident and non-resident individuals and companies.

Horse Race Stake Money Exempt from TDS: ITAT Mumbai

June 22, 2025 1095 Views 1 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai rules stake money paid to horse owners is not subject to TDS under Sections 194B or 194BB, citing previous Tribunal order and CBDT Circular.

Director of company can be prosecuted for non-remittance of TDS

April 3, 2025 684 Views 0 comment Print

Held that wherever a company is required to deduct tax at source and to pay it to the account of the Central Government, failure on the part of the company in deducting or in paying such amount is an offence under the Act and has been made punishable.

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