I've won a contest held by a US based comapny. I'm Indian citizen.
My quesation is:
- How much income tax is applicable on the money?
- Does this money comes under Lottery system where flat 30% is applicable?
My CA says that the company is based out of India so there are no taxes to be paid except Income Tax under slab system. Is this right?
Contest details:
I made a free computer software, I own the IPs of the software, submitted to the company, more people also submitted from various countries, I was chosen for the prize by the judges.