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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 2751 Views 0 comment Print

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

Income Tax : Understand the tax treatment of monetary, movable, and immovable gifts received by individuals and HUFs. Learn the ₹50,000 thres...

November 18, 2025 22053 Views 0 comment Print

Taxability of Gift received by an individual or HUF with FAQs

Income Tax : Summary of taxability of gifts under the Income Tax Act for individuals and HUFs—covering monetary, movable, and immovable gifts...

November 3, 2025 400380 Views 61 comments 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 7350 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 4563 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 6430 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 849 Views 0 comment Print


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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 519 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 5403 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 801 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 1005 Views 0 comment Print

Section 54F Exemption Allowed: Oral Gift Satisfying Mohammedan Law Validates Claim

Income Tax : ITAT Bangalore allows Section 54F capital gains exemption for an assessee, validating oral Hiba (gift) under Mohammedan Law and ov...

June 22, 2025 5148 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 96906 Views 0 comment Print


Smart Gifting Strategies – Lawful Method To Reduce Tax Liability

July 16, 2025 9639 Views 0 comment Print

Learn lawful gifting strategies using debt mutual funds, capital assets, and property transfers to reduce income tax liability under Indian tax law.

Section 54F Exemption Allowed: Oral Gift Satisfying Mohammedan Law Validates Claim

June 22, 2025 5148 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore allows Section 54F capital gains exemption for an assessee, validating oral Hiba (gift) under Mohammedan Law and overturning previous denials.

Mumbai ITAT Allows Post-Ceremony Marriage Gifts citing real-life practicality

June 21, 2025 4989 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai rules that gifts received shortly after marriage are exempt under Section 56(2)(vii) of the Income-tax Act. The decision clarifies that “on the occasion of marriage” includes gifts associated with the event, irrespective of immediate cheque clearance.

Taxation of Gifts and Zero Rating of Gift Transactions In The Hands of Individual

May 23, 2025 7026 Views 0 comment Print

SEO Meta Description: Understand Section 56(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which taxes gifts and property transfers without or for inadequate consideration, covering scope, taxable transactions, and key exemptions for specified relatives.

Tax on Gift from Step-brother/sister under Section 56: ITAT Mumbai Ruling

March 31, 2025 7041 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai rules on gift tax for step-siblings. Case examines relative definition under Section 56. Legal analysis of tax implications.

Calculation of Capital Gains on property received by Gift or Will

September 25, 2024 27999 Views 1 comment Print

Learn how capital gains are calculated on property received by gift or will, using acquisition costs of previous owners and applying cost inflation index in India.

Tax Implications of Raksha Bandhan Gifts: What You Need to Know

August 19, 2024 3576 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the tax implications of Raksha Bandhan gifts. Learn about exemptions for gifts from relatives and the tax rules for gifts from non-relatives.

Gifting to NRIs: Shares & Money Transfer Rules

February 26, 2024 9096 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the guidelines for gifting shares and money from residents to non-resident relatives under FEMA and LRS, ensuring compliance with Indian regulations.

Format of Gift Deed

February 2, 2024 51789 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of a Gift Deed, detailing the transfer of shares with love and affection. Understand the legalities, assurances, and the absolute ownership bestowed upon the Donee in this comprehensive guide.

Are gifts received from relatives on Diwali subject to taxation?

November 7, 2023 2832 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of Diwali gift tax provisions in India. Uncover the exemptions, taxable scenarios, and asset considerations that can impact your festive generosity.

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