This discussion clarifies the Income Tax rules regarding gifts made to a father. It confirms that gifts between relatives, as defined by the Income Tax Act, 1961, are generally exempt from tax, regardless of the amount. Therefore, a son can gift his father a substantial amount annually without incurring tax liabilities for the recipient.
-Any gift amount above Rs.50k p.a is taxable. Is this rule applicable if a son is gifting to his father
- My father (senior citizen) is a retired employee with less than Rs.15k pension p.a. I'm gifting Rs.2.5L p.a for his expenses.how much more can I gift him p.a in order to aviod my father getting taxed.