CBDT: CBDT clarifies applicability of TDS liability for online retailers on ONDC
The income tax department on Thursday clarified the applicability of TDS liability of e-retailers trading through the government's ONDC initiative. As per the FAQ issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), a 1% TDS will have to be deducted from the gross sale amount after including convenience/ packaging/shipping fees as charged by ecommerce trading platforms for the order placed on ONDC. As ONDC or Open Network for Digital Commerce is a new initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal…