CA
42 Points
Joined February 2014
As section 56 of the Income Tax Act,
If the value of gifts received is more than Rs. 50,000 a year, then such amount is taxed as income in the hands of the receiver. These gifts may be in any form – cash, jewellery, movable and immovable property, shares etc.
However, this rule is not applicable if your relatives present the gifts.
Relatives as per income tax act, 1961
- Parents
- Spouse
- Your and your spouse’s brothers and sisters
- Brothers and sisters of your parents
- Your lineal descendants (including spouses)
- Lineal descendants (including spouses) of your spouse
Accordingly, in your case total amount is not taxable in your hand.