Taxability of awards for sportsmen-Clarification regarding

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..... r not. In the case of a sportsman who is a professional, the award received by him will be in the nature of a benefit in exercise of his profession and, therefore, will be liable to tax under the provisions of the Income-tax Act. However, in the case of a non-professional, the award received by him will be in the nature of a gift and/or personal testimonial. In view of this, it is clarified that s .....

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