Received an expensive gift this Diwali? You may be liable to pay income tax on it—check details

Received an expensive gift this Diwali? You may be liable to pay income tax on it—check details

Have you received an expensive gift from someone this Diwali? It could be an expensive watch, a rare painting, a piece of jewellery, or even a pair of branded shoes. Although a gift is typically considered tax-free, when its value is more than ₹50,000, it is liable to income tax in the hands of the … Read more

What are the tax implications of receiving a gift?

What are the tax implications of receiving a gift?

No, you aren’t. However, if the gift were from a non-relative, let’s say a friend, you would’ve needed to pay taxes to be on the right side of the law. When it comesto the tax treatment of gifts, the rules are pretty specific. Gifts received from relatives are fully exempt. Gifts from non-relatives up to … Read more