The Union Budget 2023 proposes a Tax Collection at Source (TCS) for foreign outward remittance under LRS (other than for Education and medical purpose) of 20% applicable from July 1, 2023. This will come into effect after the bill is passed. Before this proposal, the TCS of 5% was applicable on foreign outward remittances above INR 7 lakhs.
For foreign remittances for other purposes under LRS and the purchase of overseas tour programs, the TCS rates will get increased to 20% from the previously applicable 5% from 1st July 2023.
Type of remittance | Present TCS Rate Present TCS Rate | Proposed TCS Rate |
For the purpose of education, (education loan) | 0.5% of the amount or the aggregate of the amounts in excess of Rs. 7 Lakh | No change |
For the purpose of education, other than 1st use case | 5% of the amount or the aggregate of the amounts in excess of Rs. 7 Lakh | No change |
Overseas tour package | 5% without any threshold limit | 20% without threshold |
Any other case | 5% of the amount or the aggregate of the amounts in excess of Rs. 7 Lakh | 20% without threshold |