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Marketplace Tax

By Deepinder Ahluwalia 5 min read Updated 2026-02-18 Fact-checked
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TDS = deducted by marketplace at 1% (Sec 194-O). TCS = 1% collected under GST. Both creditable but require monthly reconciliation. Delayed credit = cash-flow hit.

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TDS = deducted by marketplace at 1% (Sec 194-O). TCS = 1% collected under GST. Both creditable but require monthly reconciliation. Delayed credit = cash-flow hit.

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