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 w
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FAQ :
A bookmaker or a person licensed by the Government for horse racing or arranging betting is responsible for deducting TDS.
TDS must be deducted at the time of paying the winnings from a horse race.
The TDS rate is 30%. No surcharge or Health & Education Cess is added; it's deducted at the basic rate.
TDS is deductible if the winnings from a horse race exceed ten thousand rupees.
No, it is not possible to receive payment without tax deduction or with a lower tax deduction under this section.