TDS Policy

In line with the provisions contained in Finance Act, 2023, the following TDS policy is applicable for all players on Ludo Jet from 1 Apr, 2023.

• TDS is applicable at the time of withdrawal and also at the year end
• 30% TDS is applicable on net winnings at the time of withdrawal and also at the year end

How winnings is calculated?

Net winnings : Total Withdrawals – Total Deposits* (in a financial year i.e 1 Apr to 31 Mar)

* Total deposits refers deposits in the financial year + opening balance of financial year

Any net winnings which have suffered TDS at the time of any earlier withdrawal would also be reduced while computing Net winnings at the time of withdrawal

Please Note:

The TDS Policy is based on the understanding of the provisions as introduced/ amended by Finance Act, 2023 and the Company reserves its right to modify/ change/ amend the TDS Policy basis law applicable at the relevant time.

Find below a few scenarios to understand application of the aforementioned TDS Policy.

Scenario 1:

• You have a balance of ₹10,000 in your account on 25 Mar 2023 and you decide to withdraw on 05 Apr 2023
• On Apr 1, 2023, ₹10,000 will be considered as your year opening balance which will be considered as deposit in TDS calculation
• No TDS will be applicable as your net winnings are ₹0

Example:

Total withdrawals (A)	₹10,000
Total deposits(B) (same as opening balance)	₹10,000
Net winnings (A – B)	₹0
TDS applied	₹0

Scenario 2:
If your net winnings are less than or equal to ₹0, then TDS is not applicable.
Let us consider you have a year opening balance of ₹3,000 as on 1 Apr, 2023 and have deposited ₹7,000 on 2 Apr, 2023.

Example:

Opening balance (as of 1 Apr, 2023)	₹3,000
Deposit (deposited on 2 Apr, 2023)	₹7,000
Total Deposits (B)	₹10,000

Now, if you are withdrawing ₹5,000 on 3 Apr, 2023, here’s how the TDS calculation will work.

Total withdrawals(A)	₹5,000
Total deposits (B)	₹10,000
Net winnings (A- B)	-₹5,000
TDS applied (As net winnings is negative)	₹0

Scenario 3:
If your net winnings (including the withdrawal amount) are more than 0, then 30% TDS will apply to the net winnings at the time of withdrawal.

• Assume that in a financial year, you’ve deposited a total of ₹7,000 and have also had an opening balance of ₹3,000 at the start of this financial year. So now, your total deposit stands at ₹10,000 (₹3,000 + ₹7,000).

Total deposits (B)

Opening balance	₹3,000
Deposit	₹7,000
Total Deposits (B)	10,000

• In the same financial year, you have completed a withdrawal of ₹5,000. And on 30 Apr, 2023, you wanted to withdraw an additional ₹7,000. So, with this withdrawal, your total withdrawal stands at ₹12,000 (₹5,000 + ₹7,000).

Total deposits (A)

Withdrawal on 23 April ,2023	₹5,000
Withdrawal on 30 April, 2023	₹7,000
Total Withdrawals (A)	₹12,000

In this case, on your withdrawal request of ₹7,000, TDS will be applied to the net winnings (A-B) of ₹2,000 (₹12,000 – ₹10,000) at a rate of 30%. However, no TDS will be applied to the remaining balance of ₹5,000. After deducting ₹600 TDS, ₹6,400 will be credited to your account.

Withdrawal amount	₹7,000
Amount eligible without tax	₹5,000
Taxable amount (Net winnings : A-B )	₹2,000
TDS on taxable amount@30%	-₹600
Amount to be credited to your bank account	₹6,400

Scenario 4:
If TDS has been applied to your previous withdrawals, then no TDS is applicable on withdrawals till your net winnings exceed the amount for which you have already paid TDS.

• Let us consider that as of 30 Apr, 2023, the following TDS calculations were applied:
  Total withdrawals in the financial year = ₹20,000
  Total deposits in the financial year = ₹14,000
  So, your net winnings are = ₹6,000.
  On this ₹6,000, you TDS @30% was applied = ₹1,800
• Now, as of 15 May, 2023, let us assume your deposits increase to ₹20,000 (₹14,000 as of 30 Apr, 2023 + ₹6,000 additional deposit between 30 Apr to 15 May, 2023).
  Total withdrawals = ₹20,000.
• Total deposits = ₹20,000 (₹14,000 as of 30 Apr + ₹6,000 additional deposit between 30 Apr to 15 May) Net winnings previously taxed = ₹6,000 (₹1,800 TDS deducted on net winnings of ₹6,000 @ 30%)

Here, there could be two possibilities.
No TDS is applicable till your net winnings cross ₹6,000 as your winnings have already been taxed.

Possibility 1:
If you withdraw up to ₹6,000 (already taxed), no TDS is applicable (as TDS is already paid)

Withdrawal amount	₹6,000
Amount eligible without tax	₹6,000
Taxable amount	₹0
TDS on taxable amount @ 30%	-₹0
Amount to be credited to your bank account	₹6,000

Possibility 2:
If you withdraw ₹10,000, then TDS is applicable only on ₹4,000 net winnings @30% because you have already paid tax on ₹6,000. So, on withdrawal request of ₹10,000, TDS of ₹1,200 will be deducted and remaining amount of ₹8,800 will be credited to your bank account.

Withdrawal amount	₹10,000
Amount eligible without tax	₹6,000
Taxable amount	₹4,000
TDS on taxable amount @ 30%	-₹1,200
Amount to be credited to your bank account	₹8,800

Scenario 5: Let us assume you have paid TDS on the initial winnings during the financial year, but your net winnings have reduced subsequently.
In this case on 30 Apr, 2023, following the TDS calculation in your account:

TDS calculations as on 30th April 2023

Total Withdrawals (A)	₹20,000
Total Deposits (B)	₹14,000
Net winnings (A – B)	₹6,000
TDS on taxable amount@30%	₹1,800

After this, on 15 May, 2023 your deposit reaches ₹20,000 (₹14,000 balance till 30 Apr + ₹6,000 additional amount deposited from 30 Apr to 15 May)

Total withdrawals in the financial year = ₹20,000 Net winnings in the financial year = ₹20,000- ₹20,000 = 0

TDS calculations as on 15 May, 2023

Total Withdrawals (A)	₹20,000
Total Deposits (B)	₹20,000
Net winnings (A – B)	₹6,000
TDS on taxable amount@30%	₹0

In such a case, subject to applicable law, the excess TDS applied can be claimed as a refund during your annual income tax filing.
We are often asked what happens to the balance lying in an account at end of the financial year.

Scenario 6: At the end of the financial year, if you have any amount remaining in your wallet (including table balances), TDS will be applied to such wallet balances if such balances contribute to any net winnings or profits for the financial year. The remaining amount will be carried forward to the next year as an opening balance. A withdrawal from the opening balance will not be subjected to TDS in the next year.

For example, let us assume in a financial year:

Total deposits in the financial year = ₹40,000
Total withdrawals in the financial year = ₹40,000
TDS paid till date (on winning amount of ₹5,000 as initially you had positive net winnings of ₹5,000) = ₹1,500
Account balance at the end of 31 Mar, 2024 = ₹30,000

In this situation, following calculation will be done in your account:

Total Withdrawal amount (A) Withdrawals of ₹40,000 + ₹30,000 a/c balance	₹70,000
Total deposits (B)	₹40,000
Net winnings ( A- B)	₹30,000
Net winnings previously taxed	₹5,000
Taxable net winnings (₹30,000- ₹5000)	₹25,000
TDS on net winnings 30% on ₹25000	₹7,500

Thus, a TDS of ₹7,500 is applied to your account balance at the end of 31 Mar, 2024 and the remaining balance of ₹22,500 (₹30,000- ₹7,500) will be carried forward to the next financial year as a opening balance. TDS will not be applied in the next financial year on withdrawals of ₹22,500.

Please Note:

Information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advisory or recommendation. Players are requested to contact their financial and tax advisors for specific queries about their tax liability and tax related matters.