Lottery ticket trade payments attract tax deduction on commission, remuneration or prizes when the prescribed payment threshold is exceeded. Tax deduction at source applies to commission, remuneration or prize paid to persons engaged in stocking, distributing, purchasing or selling lottery ... Summary
Lottery ticket trade payments attract tax deduction on commission, remuneration or prizes when the prescribed payment threshold is exceeded.
Tax deduction at source applies to commission, remuneration or prize paid to persons engaged in stocking, distributing, purchasing or selling lottery tickets. Any person responsible for payment must deduct tax at 2% where payment exceeds Rs.20,000. The provision concerns lottery-ticket trade rather than lottery winnings. Deduction must occur at the earlier of credit of the amount or payment by cash, cheque, draft or any other mode.
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