Clarity on taxation simplifies process for cos, users, say online gaming firms
Business Standard|February 03, 2023
Online gaming firms have welcomed the clarity Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman provided in Budget 2023-24 on taxation of money won by users. But what has really cheered the industry is the clear definition of what constitutes an online game.
SHIVANI SHINDE Mumbai, 2 February
Clarity on taxation simplifies process for cos, users, say online gaming firms

Through the Finance Bill, the government has included section 115BBJ in the Income Tax Act, which defines an online game as one that is offered on the internet and is accessible by a user through a computer resource including any telecommunication device.

Vikash Sureka, chief financial officer, Mobile Premier League (MPL), said the Finance Bill has made a critical distinction between games of skill and games of chance, classifying them into separate sections. This signals the government's recognition of the unique nature of each and the need for separate tax policies.

"With the introduction of two new sections-194BA (for TDS of winnings from online games for online intermediaries) and 115BBJ (for computation of taxes for those who earn income from winnings of online games)-the government has cleared ambiguities regarding TDS calculation for online gaming and simplifies the process for both companies and users," he added.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der February 03, 2023-Ausgabe von Business Standard.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der February 03, 2023-Ausgabe von Business Standard.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

WEITERE ARTIKEL AUS BUSINESS STANDARDAlle anzeigen
Business Standard

Trai dials National Numbering Plan tweak

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Thursday issued a consultation paper on revising the National Numbering Plan to create a sustainable pool of new phone numbers for the country's nearly 1.2 billion mobile phone connections.

time-read
1 min  |
June 07, 2024
South, East India accounted for 67% of heatwave days in 2023
Business Standard

South, East India accounted for 67% of heatwave days in 2023

The number of heatwave days in east and southern peninsular India during peak summer in 2023 almost doubled and accounted for nearly two-thirds of the total heatwave days experienced across the country, the latest data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) showed.

time-read
1 min  |
June 07, 2024
Business Standard

Monsoon reaches Maharashtra: IMD

Southwest monsoon reached Maharashtra on Thursday, bringing respite to the state where many parts have been reeling under scorching heat and severe water shortage.

time-read
1 min  |
June 07, 2024
EV portfolio to drive Uno Minda growth
Business Standard

EV portfolio to drive Uno Minda growth

The stock of auto component maker Uno Minda jumped 13 per cent on Thursday after it announced a technical licensing agreement with ChinaInovance based Suzhou Automotive Company.

time-read
2 Minuten  |
June 07, 2024
Business Standard

New govt to boost infra sector, but expect some hurdles

The general elections inevitably led to a slowdown in government projects through Q4FY24 and Q1FY25 with muted activity.

time-read
2 Minuten  |
June 07, 2024
Business Standard

Markets extend gains as govt formation nears

Sensex jumps 692 pts, Vix slumps for 2nd day

time-read
1 min  |
June 07, 2024
Business Standard

MF platforms face backlash over delay in unit allotments

Several investors wanting to invest in mutual fund (MF) schemes, amid the selloff in the market on Tuesday, were left in the lurch as online MF investment platforms failed to execute the transactions on time.

time-read
1 min  |
June 07, 2024
Over $2 bn exodus: PEs, promoters swiftly reacted before poll verdict
Business Standard

Over $2 bn exodus: PEs, promoters swiftly reacted before poll verdict

Share sales hold breath for government clarity

time-read
2 Minuten  |
June 07, 2024
Business Standard

Sebi's warning to ICICI Bank over ICICI Securities delisting

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Thursday issued a warning to ICICI Bank for flouting norms during its outreach programme to the shareholder of broking firm ICICI Securities to vote in favour of the delisting.

time-read
1 min  |
June 07, 2024
Business Standard

The ageism debate

India will gain from raising the retirement age

time-read
2 Minuten  |
June 07, 2024