Income Tax Act, 2025  ·  Chapter XII — Tax on Special Incomes  ·  Section 211

Section 211
Tax on non-resident sportsmen or sports

IT Act 2025 Chapter XII Effective 1 April 2026 Old: 115BBA
New Provision
Section 211, IT Act 2025
Replaces (IT Act 1961)
115BBA
Chapter
Chapter XII — Tax on Special Incomes
Effective From
1 April 2026
Statutory Text — Section 211

(1) Where the total income of an assessee,–– (a) being a sportsman (including an athlete), who is not a citizen of India and is a non-resident, includes any income received or receivable by way of–– Direct Taxes Committee 3 1 2

(i) participation in India in any game [other than a game the winnings from which are taxable as specified in section 194(1) (Table: Sl. No. 1)] or sport; or (ii) advertisement; or (iii) contribution of articles relating to any game or sport in India in newspapers, magazines or journals; or (b) being a non-resident sports association or institution, includes any amount guaranteed to be paid or payable to such association or institution in relation to any game, other than a game the winnings from which are taxable as specified in section 194(1) (Table: Sl. No. 1) or sport played in India; or (c) being an entertainer, who is not a citizen of India and is a non-resident, includes any income received or receivable from his performance in India, then, the aggregate of income-tax payable by the assessee shall be computed at the rate specified in the column C applied on the corresponding income specified in column B:— Table Sl. No. Income Rate of Income-tax payable A B C 1. Income referred to in clause (a) or (b) 20% or (c). 2. Total income as reduced by income Rates in force. referred to in clause (a) or (b) or (c). (2) No deduction in respect of any expenditure or allowance shall be allowed under any provision of this Act in computing the income referred to in sub-section (1). (3) It shall not be necessary for the assessee to furnish a return of his income under section 263(1), if— (a) his total income during the tax year consisted only of income referred to in sub-section (1); and (b) the tax deductible at source under the provisions of Chapter XIX-B has been deducted from such income.

Shahi & Co. — Our Understanding
This section is part of Chapter XII of the Income Tax Act, 2025, effective from 1 April 2026. It carries forward the corresponding provision from the Income Tax Act, 1961 with simplified language and restructured drafting.
Practical Note: For specific guidance on how this provision applies to your situation, consult a qualified Chartered Accountant. The Income Tax Act, 2025 retains the substance of the old law while making it more accessible.
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Disclaimer: This is a reproduction of Section 211 of the Income Tax Act, 2025 (No. 30 of 2025) as published in the Official Gazette of India (CG-DL-E-22082025-265620) for informational and reference purposes only. Shahi & Co., Chartered Accountants makes no warranty as to completeness or accuracy. For the official authenticated text refer to egazette.gov.in or incometaxindia.gov.in. This does not constitute legal or tax advice.