income from reality shows

Income to the participants in a reality show will be taxed under 'Income from other Sourses'.However income to the Sponsoror should be taxed under Business Head

Income of such type may  go in the head other sources but it can be go in the head business profession also 

Ex. Ashutosh winner of Rodies and Big boss 

Can the participation in competitions be termed as his profession?

Hi,

Income from reality shows is taxed under income from other sources. According to section 115BB, rate of tax to be deducted is flat 30%.

Ya, preetham, you are right!!!