ITR 2024: Income Tax vs TDS. How the two are different?

Income Tax and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) are the two most common terms Indian taxpayers often come across. Both may sound similar, but there is a vast difference between them. The main difference between Income Tax and TDS is that the Income Tax is deducted from the payer’s overall profit or annual return, on …

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Income Tax: What is the difference between TCS and TDS? MintGenie explains

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) are both tax-related concepts in India, but they serve distinct roles in the tax collection process. Both TDS and TCS represent vital tax mechanisms in India, contributing to the effective collection of taxes by the government. Businesses and individuals who grasp and adhere to …

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Will TDS apply despite capital loss from sale of property?

I am working in Australia and had invested ₹15 lakh in a residential property in India in January 2018. I now plan to sell the property for ₹18 lakh. Can the buyer deduct tax at the time of payment despite this transaction leading to a capital loss due to indexation? —Name withheld on request There …

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