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Taxability of Gift Under Income Tax Act 1961

Taxability of Gift Under Income Tax Act 1961- tax

Gift tax in India applies to individuals receiving gifts in cash, property, or specified assets. Understanding the taxation rules on gifts is essential to ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act, 1961. This blog will discuss about Income Tax on Gift provisions related to gift taxation and exemptions.
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Taxability of Gift

Cash
Received without Consideration Aggregate Value > 50K – Taxable whole amount – Aggregate Value
Immovable Property
Without Consideration – Stamp Duty Value > 50K – Taxable (SDV) – Individual Property Wise
Inadequate Consideration – If (Consideration – SDV) > 10% of Consideration AND (Consideration – SDV) > 50K – Taxable (IC) – Individual Property Wise
Property Other Than Immovable Property
Without Consideration – Aggregate FMV > 50K – Taxable (FMV) – Aggregate Value
Inadequate Consideration – Aggregate FMV – Amount paid > 50K – Taxable (IC) – Aggregate Value

Meaning of Property

  • Immovable Property
  • Shares and Securities
  • Archaeological collections
  • Drawings, paintings, or any work of art
  • Sculptures
  • Virtual Digital Asset
Meaning of Property
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Jewelry

Jewelry includes:

  • Made of gold, silver, platinum, or any other precious metal – May or may not contain precious or semi-precious stones, whether or not worked, whether or not sewn into wearing apparel
  • Alloy of one or more precious metals
  • Precious or semi-precious stones, whether or not set in any furniture, utensils, or other articles, worked or sewn into any wearing apparel.
Jewelry

Exception – Gift Not Taxable 1. From Relative:

Exception – Gift Not Taxable

For Example -

Exception – Gift Not Taxable - Example

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2. On the Occasion of Marriage

  • At the time of Marriage – Not Taxable
  • At the time of remarriage- With Same Girl – Taxable
  • At the time of remarriage- With other Girl – Not Taxable
  • At the time of the marriage anniversary – Taxable
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3. COVID-19 Related Exclusion:

  • Individual – From Any Person – for Expenditure on Medical Treatment of COVID-19 (Self/Family Member)
  • Family Member of Deceased (Due to COVID-19)
    From Employer within 12 months from the date of death – Any Amount
  • From any other person within 12 months from the date of death – Any Amount up to 10 Lacs Aggregate

4. Will or Inheritance

5. In Contemplation of the Death of the Payer

6. Gift from Local Authority as referred u/s 10(20):

  • Panchayat
  • Municipality
  • Municipal Committee and District Board

7. Gift from Institution as referred u/s 10(23C) or 12A:

  • Trust
  • Hospital
  • Educational Institutions

8. Gift from an Individual by a Trust Created or Established Solely for the Benefit of a Relative of the Individual.

Conclusion

Understanding the taxation rules on gifts helps in better financial planning and tax compliance. While gifts received from relatives and on specific occasions are exempt, other gifts exceeding ₹50,000 are taxable. It is crucial to maintain proper documentation to avoid any income tax implications.

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