TDS Section 194B — Winnings from lottery, crossword, game shows
FY 2025-26 · Rate 30%
What does this section cover?
TDS on winnings from any lottery, crossword puzzle, card game, TV game show.
Why this section: Lottery and game-show winnings are taxed at flat 30% (no slab benefit); operator deducts TDS at source.
Key facts
- Threshold
- ₹10,000 per single winning (changed from aggregate to per-transaction)
- Applicable for
- FY 2025-26
- Who deducts
- Lottery operator, game show producer, organiser of any lottery/puzzle
- Paid to
- Winner
- Statutory source
- Section 194B, Income Tax Act
Common terms accountants use
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