Money received out of winning from lottery falls under the Head ‘Income from Other Sources’. This amount will be taxable at flat rate of 30%+ applicable cess
TDS is deducted when the winning amount exceeds Rs 10,000/-. This is the only exemption.
It doesn't matter if your overall income is below taxable limit. The benefit of basic exemption limit is not applicable in this case. You have to pay tax at 30% +applicable cess on the winning amount under all circumstances, therefore you can claim TDS in IT return but your liability is also equal to TDS amount So, the ultimately you don't get any amount as refund.
1. Rebate u/s 87A of Rs. 12,500 available(As income below 5,00,000) 2. If you have only this income i.e Rs. 50,000/- winnings income, than its below Exemption limit, So, As per Income'tax you are not required to file ITR. But As TDS deducted in your income and you want to claim Refund of same So, You have to file your ITR Compulsorily to claim Refund.
3. Refund (i.e ITR Calculation) is as below
Total Income ....50,000( i.e winning income only) So, Tax @ 30%...............15,000 Less : Rebate u/s 87A....12,500 Tax after rebate................2,500 Add: Cess @ 4%..................100 Tax with cess...................2,600 Less: TDS Credit............15,600 Refund Amount.............13,000