Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Car Buyers Can Claim TCS Refund on Rs 10L+ Purchases
When you buy a car in India that costs more than ₹10 lakh, the dealer takes 1% of the price as a tax called TCS.
This money belongs to you, and you can get it back.
To do this, you need to ask the dealer for a form called Form 27D right after buying the car.
Then, when you file your taxes, check a form called Form 26AS to make sure the TCS is listed.
You can either get the money back as a refund or use it to reduce the taxes you owe.
Many people don't know about this, so it's important to remember to claim your money.
Car buyers in India can claim a refund for the 1% TCS collected on purchases above ₹10 lakh.
The refund process involves obtaining Form 27D from the dealer and checking Form 26AS during ITR filing.
The TCS amount is linked to the buyer's PAN and can be claimed as a refund or adjusted against tax.
Social media users are emphasizing the importance of claiming this refund, as many buyers are unaware of this benefit.
The refund process is straightforward and involves no hidden rules or tricks.
- Who
- Car buyers in India purchasing vehicles above ₹10 lakh
- What
- Claiming a refund for the 1% Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on car purchases
- When
- During income tax return (ITR) filing
- Where
- India
- Why
- To get back the 1% TCS collected by the dealer, which is the buyer's money
- TCS Rate
- 1%
- Applicable Car Price
- Above ₹10 lakh
- Refund Process
- Claim via ITR or adjust against tax
- Required Form
- Form 27D
- Tax Record Form
- Form 26AS
- Claim Timing
- During ITR filing
- TCS Nature
- Refundable tax collection