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What is TCS (Tax Collected at Source)? — Meaning, Definition & Example

Definition

TCS is a tax collected by the seller from the buyer at the time of sale of specified goods. TCS applies to: foreign remittance above ₹7 lakh (5-20%), sale of motor vehicles above ₹10 lakh (1%), scrap sale (1%), minerals/timber (various rates). TCS is adjustable against final tax liability.

💡 Real Example

Sending ₹10 lakh abroad for education? TCS of 5% on amount above ₹7 lakh = ₹15,000 collected. This ₹15,000 is adjustable when you file ITR.

🇮🇳 TCS (Tax Collected at Source) in Hindi / हिंदी में

TCS (टैक्स कलेक्टेड एट सोर्स) — TCS विक्रेता द्वारा निर्दिष्ट वस्तुओं की बिक्री के समय खरीदार से एकत्र किया जाने वाला कर है।

TCS (Tax Collected at Source) (Hinglish) — TCS seller dwara buyer se specified goods ki sale ke time collect kiya jaane wala tax hai. Foreign remittance, vehicles, scrap pe lagta hai. ITR mein adjust ho jaata hai.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is TCS (Tax Collected at Source) in simple words?
TCS is a tax collected by the seller from the buyer at the time of sale of specified goods. TCS applies to: foreign remittance above ₹7 lakh (5-20%), sale of motor vehicles above ₹10 lakh (1%), scrap sale (1%), minerals/timber (various rates). TCS is adjustable against final tax liability.
Can you give an example of TCS (Tax Collected at Source)?
Sending ₹10 lakh abroad for education? TCS of 5% on amount above ₹7 lakh = ₹15,000 collected. This ₹15,000 is adjustable when you file ITR.
What is TCS (Tax Collected at Source) meaning in Hindi?
In Hindi, TCS (Tax Collected at Source) is called TCS (टैक्स कलेक्टेड एट सोर्स). TCS विक्रेता द्वारा निर्दिष्ट वस्तुओं की बिक्री के समय खरीदार से एकत्र किया जाने वाला कर है।