Chartered Accountant
333 Points
Joined September 2008
@ Govaredhan
No sir, there is no such limit anywhere.
@ Ganesh Babu
As per wealth tax act, the cash balance is excess of Rs.50,000/- will be treated as asset only in case of Individual and HUF. In case of any other person, the amount of cash not recorded in the books of accounts shall be treated as asset. Hence, any amount of cash in case of person other than individual or HUF, shall not be treated as Asset as per Section 2(ea) (6) of Wealth Tax Act, 1957 if the same is recorded in the books and shown by the balance sheet.
Secondly holding cash in excess of 50,000 in case of individual or huf also doesnot attract the wealth tax straight away. The charging section shall be complied for i.e the amount of assets should be more than Rs.30 lacs on valuation date.
Thirdly, the wealth tax applies only to individual, HUF and company. It does not apply to partnership firm. However, the valuation of interest in a firm or AOP may be taxable in hands of partners as per Rule 15 and Rule 16.
Pleae correct me if i m wrong.