Do You Receive Gifts From Clients As A Result Of Good Work?



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This article explains whether gifts received from clients for good work are subject to income tax. Using the example of a fashion designer receiving a diamond ring from a client, it clarifies that such gifts are considered business income under Section 28(iv) of the Income Tax Act and must be declared for taxation. However, gifts received during a marriage are tax-exempt under Section 56(2).

Komal, a renowned fashion designer, is famous across Pune city for designing stylish and elegant ladies wear. She designs suits, dresses, and other clothing accessories for the middle-to-rich class of society. Once, Namrata, wife of a leading diamond merchant of the city, hired Komal to desig
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