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Taxability of Gift received by an individual or HUF with FAQs

Income Tax : Learn when monetary, immovable, and movable property gifts become taxable under the Income-tax Act. The FAQs explain exemptions, t...

June 24, 2026 402672 Views 61 comments Print

Tax Treatment of Gifts Received By an Individual or HUF: Rules & Exceptions

Income Tax : This guide explains when gifts received by individuals and HUFs become taxable under the Income-tax Act, including monetary, movab...

June 10, 2026 23832 Views 0 comment Print

Cross-Border Family Gifting: FEMA Compliance Explained

Fema / RBI : Learn the FEMA rules governing gifts of money, shares, and property to non-residents, including documentation, valuation, and repa...

December 15, 2025 3171 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Exemption on Gifts from Relatives: Tips for ITR Disclosure

Income Tax : Gifts received from specified relatives are fully exempt from income tax under Section 56(2)(x). Learn the definition of 'relative...

November 1, 2025 9177 Views 1 comment Print

Tax on Gifts to Spouse: Clubbing Provisions & Planning

Income Tax : Gifts to a spouse are tax-exempt for the recipient, but Section 64(1)(iv) clubs income from the gifted asset with the transferor's...

September 25, 2025 5190 Views 0 comment Print


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Ancestral family property can be ‘gifted’ away : Bombay HC

Finance : he Bombay High Court ruled on Wednesday that no part of an ancestral family property can be ‘gifted’ away. The court in a land...

March 19, 2010 6559 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax department filed appeal in ITAT against Mayawati demanding tax of 10 crore

Income Tax : In fresh trouble for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, the Income Tax Department has filed two appeals in the Income Tax Appe...

June 24, 2009 876 Views 0 comment Print


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Pre-1 Oct 2009 Share Gifts Not Taxable Under Section 56(2)(vii)(c): ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The ITAT Mumbai held that gifts of shares completed before the introduction of Section 56(2)(vii)(c) could not be taxed under that...

June 11, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

Unexplained Income Addition Deleted for Properly Documented Gifts from Relatives

Income Tax : ITAT Chandigarh ruled that cash gifts from close relatives, supported by affidavits and audited accounts, cannot be treated as une...

November 25, 2025 567 Views 0 comment Print

Gift from Brother-in-Law Not Taxable despite absence of deed: ITAT Kolkata

Income Tax : ITAT Kolkata held that gifts received from a brother-in-law are exempt under Section 56(2)(vii), as the relationship qualifies as ...

November 12, 2025 5535 Views 1 comment Print

Gifts from Sisters Held Genuine – Section 68 Can’t Tax Natural Love and Affection

Income Tax : ITAT Agra deleted additions on gifts received from real sisters, holding that when identity, genuineness, and creditworthiness are...

October 28, 2025 861 Views 0 comment Print

Gifts from Sister & Father-in-Law Accepted: ITAT Deletes Addition

Income Tax : The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Chandigarh has reversed a tax addition of Rs. 6.75 lakhs on gifts received by an assessee...

September 10, 2025 1059 Views 0 comment Print


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CAs cannot do Valuation of unquoted equity shares under DCF method

Income Tax : Amendment in Rule 11U and 11UA omitting reference to the term accountant, thereby permitting only merchant bankers to determine th...

May 24, 2018 97152 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Tax on Gift

Taxability of Gift received by an individual or HUF with FAQs

June 24, 2026 402672 Views 61 comments Print

Learn when monetary, immovable, and movable property gifts become taxable under the Income-tax Act. The FAQs explain exemptions, thresholds, relatives, and key tax rules applicable to individuals and HUFs.

Pre-1 Oct 2009 Share Gifts Not Taxable Under Section 56(2)(vii)(c): ITAT Mumbai

June 11, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Mumbai held that gifts of shares completed before the introduction of Section 56(2)(vii)(c) could not be taxed under that provision. The ruling clarifies that subsequent procedural formalities cannot alter the original date of transfer.

Tax Treatment of Gifts Received By an Individual or HUF: Rules & Exceptions

June 10, 2026 23832 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains when gifts received by individuals and HUFs become taxable under the Income-tax Act, including monetary, movable, and immovable gifts. It highlights the significance of the ₹50,000 threshold and the key exemptions available for gifts from relatives, marriage, inheritance, and specified institutions.

Cross-Border Family Gifting: FEMA Compliance Explained

December 15, 2025 3171 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the FEMA rules governing gifts of money, shares, and property to non-residents, including documentation, valuation, and repatriation considerations.

Unexplained Income Addition Deleted for Properly Documented Gifts from Relatives

November 25, 2025 567 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh ruled that cash gifts from close relatives, supported by affidavits and audited accounts, cannot be treated as unexplained income. The assessee’s appeal was allowed.

Gift from Brother-in-Law Not Taxable despite absence of deed: ITAT Kolkata

November 12, 2025 5535 Views 1 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held that gifts received from a brother-in-law are exempt under Section 56(2)(vii), as the relationship qualifies as relative for tax purposes.

Tax Exemption on Gifts from Relatives: Tips for ITR Disclosure

November 1, 2025 9177 Views 1 comment Print

Gifts received from specified relatives are fully exempt from income tax under Section 56(2)(x). Learn the definition of ‘relative’ and mandatory ITR disclosure steps.

Gifts from Sisters Held Genuine – Section 68 Can’t Tax Natural Love and Affection

October 28, 2025 861 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Agra deleted additions on gifts received from real sisters, holding that when identity, genuineness, and creditworthiness are proven, Section 68 cannot apply to family gifts made out of natural affection.

Tax on Gifts to Spouse: Clubbing Provisions & Planning

September 25, 2025 5190 Views 0 comment Print

Gifts to a spouse are tax-exempt for the recipient, but Section 64(1)(iv) clubs income from the gifted asset with the transferor’s income. Learn about clubbing rules, second-generation income, and strategies like tax-free investments, joint accounts, and gifts to major children to mitigate tax impact.

From Affection To Assessment Tax Implications of Cash Gifts From Grandparents

September 23, 2025 7608 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the tax rules for cash gifts from grandparents in India. Learn why proper documentation is crucial to avoid scrutiny from the Income Tax Department.

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