Taxmann’s Analysis | Know the New TCS Provisions on LRS and Overseas Tour Packages

Download or read book Taxmann’s Analysis | Know the New TCS Provisions on LRS and Overseas Tour Packages written by Taxmann and published by Taxmann Publications Private Limited. This book was released on 2023-06-30 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Section 206C requires the collection of tax by the seller from certain transactions like the sale of alcohol, liquor, forest produce, scrap, and so forth. Sub-section (1G) of Section 206C requires tax collection on foreign remittances made under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) and on the sale of Overseas Tour Program Packages (OTPP). The Finance Act 2023 has brought substantial changes in the provisions related to the collection of tax at source under section 206C(1G). It amended the provisions of Section 206C(1G) as follows (effective from July 01, 2023): ‣ The threshold limit of Rs. 7 lakhs in respect of remittance under LRS is to be removed; ‣ TCS rate in respect of remittance under LRS and on the sale of OTPP is increased from 5% to 20%; ‣ 5% TCS shall apply if remittance is for education or medical treatment [first proviso to Section 206C(1G)]; and ‣ Tax is to be collected when the remittance is for education or medical treatment and the aggregate of remittance exceeds Rs. 7 lakhs [second proviso to Section 206C(1G)]. In response to the comments and suggestions submitted by the Stakeholders, the Govt. has decided to change the TCS provisions. The Govt. has released a press release announcing several changes to Section 206C(1G). This article briefly analyses the changes introduced in Section 206C(1G) and the TCS rates applicable to various remittances.