Section 194BB | TDS on Winning from Horse Races



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Section 194BB of the Income Tax Act outlines the rules for Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on winnings from horse races. If you win more than ₹10,000 from a horse race, the payer, who is typically a licensed bookmaker or race organiser, must deduct income tax at the time of payment. The current TDS rate for these winnings is 30%, with no additional surcharge or cess applied.

194BB. Any person, being a bookmaker or a person to whom a licence has been granted by the Government under any law for the time being in force for horse racing in any race course or for arranging for wagering or betting in any race course, who is responsible for paying to any person any income by way of winnings from any horse race in an amount exceeding ten thousand rupees shall, at the time of payment thereof, deduct income-tax thereon at the rates in force.

TDS on Horse Race Winnings: Section 194BB Explained

1) Who is responsible to deduct tax u/s 194BB?

Any person, who is responsible for paying to any person any income by way of winnings from any horse race an amount exceeding Rs. 10,000 (Rs. 5,000 up to 31.5.2016) shall deduct income-tax at the rates in force.

Any person here means a bookmaker or a person to whom a licence has been granted by the Government under any law for the time being in force for horse racing in any race course or for arranging for wagering or betting in any race course.

 

2) When to Deduct TDS under Section 194BB?

At the time of payment of such income.

3) Rate of TDS under Section 194BB

Rate of TDS is 30%.

No surcharge and Health & Education Cess shall be added. Hence, TDS shall be deductible at basic rates.

4) Is it possible to get the payment without Tax Deduction or with Lower Tax Deduction under this section?

Not Possible

 

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