This discussion addresses queries about declaring personal transactions in your Income Tax Return (ITR). It clarifies that gifts received from close relatives, such as a son, are exempt from tax under Section 56(2) of the IT Act, regardless of the amount. The advice also touches upon managing credit card payments where you've ordered items for others and received funds, suggesting avoiding cash transactions and ensuring your declared income aligns with your expenditure to prevent queries from tax authorities.
22 July 2023
Sir i have 2 queries : 1. If i have received upi from my son of small amounts like 5k during the year aggregate amount is around 1.5 lakh.
2. If i have paid credit card bills aggregating to which around 10lakh , however in some of the cases i have ordered things for others and received amount in my savings account or by cash . How will i deal with it in itr filing.
22 July 2023
1. Consider it as gift. 2. There may be query, if aggregate payments have exceeded 10 lakhs, while your income declaration may not compatible to the expenditure. Avoid any cash transactions.