What is TDS?

TDS stands for 'Tax Deducted at Source' which we are legally obliged to deduct tax at source (“TDS”) at the time of withdrawal or the end of the Financial Year. 

As per the Finance Bill passed by the Govt. of India, new tax laws are applicable on Online  Gaming apps from April 1st, 2023. As per the law, Platforms offering Online Games are required to deduct tax at source (“TDS”) at the time of withdrawal or the end of the Financial Year. TDS shall be levied at the rate of 30% for all the net winnings of a Player.

Here, net winnings is the difference between the total amount withdrawn and the total amount deposited in a financial year.