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Posted on 08 November 2026
Gift from a father-in-law: exempt, but avoid large cash:
• A father-in-law (spouse's father) is a "relative" (lineal ascendant of the spouse). Gifts of any amount are exempt under Sec 56(2)(x).
• Cash of Rs 2 lakh or more in a day, or for one occasion, from one person violates Sec 269ST. Penalty (equal to the amount) on the receiver (Sec 271DA). Take it by bank transfer or cheque.
• Document it with a gift letter.