{"id":14,"date":"2023-04-11T15:58:27","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T15:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.water4crops.org\/?p=14"},"modified":"2023-04-11T15:58:46","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T15:58:46","slug":"tax-on-betting-winnings-in-india-a-simple-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.water4crops.org\/tax-on-betting-winnings-in-india-a-simple-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax on Betting Winnings in India: A Simple Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Betting winnings are often subject to taxation, and India is no exception. This article aims to provide an easy-to-understand guide on how much tax you need to pay on betting winnings in India, including legal betting activities and online betting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Horse racing is one of the few legal betting activities in India. According to Section 194B of the Income Tax Act, 30% tax must be deducted at source on any winnings from horse racing that exceed INR 10,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similar to horse racing, lottery winnings are also subject to taxation under Section 194B of the Income Tax Act. If your winnings exceed INR 10,000, 30% tax must be deducted at source, irrespective of your income tax slab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The legality of online betting in India remains a grey area. However, if you choose to engage in online betting and win, it’s essential to understand the tax implications. Any income from online betting should be declared under ‘Income from Other Sources’, and you will be taxed based on your income tax slab rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To pay taxes on your betting winnings, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, it’s crucial to understand the tax implications of betting winnings in India. Whether it’s from legal activities like horse racing and lotteries or online betting, always ensure that you pay the necessary taxes to avoid legal complications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Betting winnings are often subject to taxation, and India is no exception. This article aims to provide an easy-to-understand guide on how much tax you need to pay on betting winnings in India, including legal betting activities and online betting. Taxation on Legal Betting Activities Horse Racing Horse racing is one of the few legal […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n