Gift money

meabhijit (Project Manager) (172 Points)

23 July 2013  

Hi,

My paternal uncle is giving me an amount of 5Lakh as gift out of love. I know this is tax free since its a gift from relative. Please let me know:

1. Is a gift deed necessary for the amount?

2. Does this transaction attract clubbing of income? (Interest on this 5L will be clubbed with uncle income?

3. If clubbing of income is attracted, how much time does clubbing remain valid? Meaning the income on 5L to be clubbed with uncle income?  Is there any way to avoid it?

 

Thanks in advance.