Can income tax deducted from lottery winnings be claimed as a refund?
Can income tax deducted from lottery winnings be claimed as a refund?
No.
Money received out of winning from lottery falls under the Head ‘Income from Other Sources’. This amount will be taxable at flat rate of 30%.
It doesn't matter if your overall income is below taxable limit. because the benefit of basic exemption limit is not applicable in this case.
You have to pay tax at 30% on the amount 'won' with the only exception that TDS is deducted when the amount exceeds Rs 10000, therefore the TDS can't be claimed as refund.
No.
Money received out of winning from lottery falls under the Head ‘Income from Other Sources’. This amount will be taxable at flat rate of 30%.
It doesn't matter if your overall income is below taxable limit. because the benefit of basic exemption limit is not applicable in this case.
You have to pay tax at 30% on the amount 'won' with the only exception that TDS is deducted when the amount exceeds Rs 10000, therefore the TDS can't be claimed as refund.
