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TCS (Tax Collected at Source): meaning

Written and reviewed by L.K. Monu Borkala · Updated 5 November 2026

Definition

TCS (Tax Collected at Source): An amount e-commerce operators collect on sellers' sales and report to the tax authorities. Sellers can usually claim credit for it when filing GST returns.

Definition from the OneCity AI Academy course notes.

Where you learn it

Module 15: Marketplace Selling
- Class: Seller Account Setup, GST & Fees

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GSTIN
Marketplace fulfilment
Referral fee

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