It's generally advisable to declare gifts received from specified relatives in your Income Tax Return (ITR), even though they are considered exempt income. Disclosing these gifts provides a clear record of your financial sources, which can be invaluable if you later purchase significant assets or make large investments. This documentation can help prevent future queries during tax assessments.
06 August 2022
By disclosing the gift received from the specified relatives in exempt relatives is advisable as this will be proof of source of funds in future when some big asset is purchase or some bigger investment is made. This becomes particularly helpful in assessment proceedings.