This discussion addresses a common tax query regarding rental income mistakenly paid into a spouse's bank account. It clarifies that the rental income should be declared on the tax return of the individual who legally owns the property or, if jointly owned, split 50/50. The advice also covers how to correctly record such transactions in accounting books, suggesting it be treated as a loan or debtor if received by the spouse who is not the owner.
19 July 2021
Sir, A individual person rental income through on bank mode received.but assess mistake rental income through on wife bank account received (credited) Question: 1.rental income show in wife or husband it returns. 2.accounting books treated above transactions.