New TCS Law – Aggressive or balanced

Finance Act, 2020 amended provisions relating to TCS w.e.f. 1-10-20. On 29.9.20, CBDT issued guidelines for its implementation and on 30.9.20, CBDT issued a press release clarifying its applicability. In a nutshell, following may be summarized:- TCS shall be applicable only on the receipt exceeding Rs. 50 lakh by a seller from a particular buyer. TCS is made applicable to only those sellers whose turnover exceeds Rs. 10 crore in last Financial Year. TCS not applicable on export of goods.