A.C.A. (ICWAI)
1686 Points
Joined May 2008
Any sum of money received without consideration (i.e. gift) in excess of Rs 50,000 in a year by an individual or HUF is liable to income tax under section 56(2)(vii) of the Income Tax Act. However, exemption is given on gifts received from relatives, including spouse.
As such, the monetary gift received by you from husband is not taxable i Further, any taxable income in respect of investment out of such gift will be clubbed in the hands of husband under Section 64(1)(iv) of the Income Tax Act,1961