This discussion explores the tax implications of cash deposits into a child's bank account. It addresses whether a father depositing a significant sum for educational fees makes the amount taxable for the child, and questions the source of the father's funds. Additionally, it considers treating a cash deposit from a friend as a gift rather than a loan to potentially avoid penalties.
Suppose cash deposited in child bank account by his father Rs 210000/- to pay his institute MBA fees . Can this amount taxable in child part .
Secondly- If some friend deposit Rs 50 k in cash . this amount is taken as loan . But can we show this amount as gift from friend so that we can get rid of penalty u/2 271 D .