Are scratch cards earned from google pay taxable

2001 views 3 replies

In recent times all of us earn a lot of scratch cards for using Google pay varying from a few rupees to a thousand or more. My doubt is can these earnings be considered as casual earnings and attract Sec 115BB ie. liable for tax of 30%.OR be taxable under any other section under the Income Tax Act. 

Replies (3)

Generally it is given to all who use the app, and hence treated as commission, so taxable u/h IFOS.

But any lottery like specific winning may be treated otherwise.

it will be taxed under income from other sources

Dear Sir,

         In google pay, not all scratch cards give us money only certain offers gives us a lower or higher denomination ie When you transfer money you get a Blue and Orange Scratch Card For which it is a lucky draw and you may earn some money which is highly contingent and there is another type of card wherein you get a minimum amount for your spendings and also a larger denomination based on luck. In the first case, it matches the conditions of Casual Income thus attracting a 30% tax. In the second case, it can be income from other sources.

Please verify this Hypothesis.

 

Leave a Reply

Your are not logged in . Please login to post replies

Click here to Login / Register  

Company
ARTICLESHIP 28 June 2026
Article Assistant

Sharma Chetan And Company

Gurgaon

CA Inter

View Details
Company
12 June 2026
Accounts & Taxation Executive

Winshine Financial Services

Mumbai

CA Inter

View Details
Company
Featured 24 June 2026
HEAD - AUDIT AND TAXATION

A R JADHAV AND ASSOCIATES

Mumbai

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 30 June 2026
Taxation Content Writer Intern

Interactive Media Pvt Ltd.

New Delhi

CA Inter

View Details
Company
22 June 2026
Accountant

Global Image Technologies Private Limited

New Delhi

MBA

View Details
Company
19 June 2026
Accounts Executive

Getfive Advisors Pvt. Ltd.

Ahmedabad

CA Inter

View Details
Company
24 June 2026
Chartered Accountant

CA Darshita Shah & Co

Nadiad

CA

View Details
Company
29 June 2026
Accountant (Finance & Compliance)

TRIEYEZ

Kolkata

CA

View Details