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

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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 51390 Views 5 comments Print

Compounding of offence under the Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : CBDT's new Compounding of Offence Guidelines (2024) simplify the process but maintain strict compliance rules. Learn about eligibi...

October 17, 2025 2937 Views 0 comment 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 3987 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 3315 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 5574 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 792 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 363 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 456 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 411 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 750 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 822 Views 0 comment Print


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

February 2, 2025 3987 Views 0 comment Print

Section 194B amendment to apply TDS on lottery, gambling winnings over Rs. 10,000 in a single transaction, effective from April 2025.

TDS Thresholds Rationalized in Finance Bill 2025

February 2, 2025 3315 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Bill 2025 proposes new TDS thresholds for various sections, including interest, dividends, and commissions, effective April 1, 2025.

Initiation of prosecution u/s. 276B unjustified as TDS amount already paid with interest: Kerala HC

October 16, 2024 1683 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court held that TDS never deducted and entire amount of TDS was paid along with penal interest hence initiation of prosecution under section 276B of the Income Tax Act unjustified. Accordingly, all the proceedings quashed.

Employee not liable for employer’s failure to deposit TDS on his Salary: Delhi HC

January 7, 2024 9102 Views 1 comment Print

Delhi High Court rules in favor of employee, stating the employer is responsible for TDS deposit. Petitioner exempted from tax liability. Details and analysis here.

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

January 3, 2024 5574 Views 2 comments Print

In the context of the Income Tax Act of 1961 in India, winnings typically refer to income earned through activities such as lotteries, crossword puzzles, races, card games, gambling, betting, or any other kind of game of chance or skill.

Government’s Response to TDS Evasion

December 11, 2023 792 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction: The Government of India, under the Ministry of Finance, has recently responded to pertinent questions in the Lok Sabha regarding tax evasion, particularly focusing on the evasion of TDS. The queries address concerns related to the disbursement of lottery prizes, potential amendments to tax laws, and actions taken against lottery distributors involved in GST […]

Analyzing the taxability of online gaming vis-a-vis Finance Bill, 2023: A conspicuous intention with poor implementation

September 17, 2023 5403 Views 0 comment Print

Explore tax implications of online gaming in India under Finance Bill, 2023. Learn about new tax deductions and regulations for online gaming income.

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