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Tax rules differ for prize money and compensation
short by / on Saturday, 14 March, 2026
Prize money won on television game shows such as Kaun Banega Crorepati is treated as income and taxed at 30% plus applicable cess. Compensation received for personal injury, accident or death due to negligence is not treated as income and is not taxable. However, interest received due to delayed payment of compensation may be taxed as income from other sources.
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