What is Tax Collection at Source (TCS)

  1. The e-commerce operator is required to collect an amount at the rate of one percent (0.5% CGST + 0.5% SGST) of the net value of taxable supplies made through it, where the consideration with respect to such supplies is to be collected by such operator.
  2. The amount so collected is called as Tax Collection at Source (TCS). (Refer to Section 52(1) of the CGSTAct, 2017).

(FAQ 7: E-COMMERCE)