This discussion clarifies the taxability of a gift given by a nephew to his aunt, specifically his father's brother's wife. According to Section 56(2) of the Income Tax Act, this transaction is considered taxable. Since the nephew is not considered a relative in this context, any gift exceeding £50,000 received by the aunt will be subject to income tax.
05 November 2021
As per sec. 56(2) of the act for Chachi, nephew is not relative, hence the gift received by her, for any amount of Rs. 50,000/- or more will be taxable under IT act.