Gift from brother to sister - what is the procedure?

Hi,

 My cousin is 45 year old working in UAE. His sister is a married housewife in India. 

 

Cousin wants to gift 15-20 Lakhs to his sister. I think gifts between siblings doesn't attract any tax. However, what is the procedure to do this? Is there any documentation needed? 

 

Also the sister last worked 15-20 years back but has never filed tax returns. So if she gets this gift this financial year, would she need to file returns this year & future years. 

 

 

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Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies the process for a cousin in the UAE gifting a significant sum (15-20 Lakhs) to his sister in India. While gifts between siblings are generally tax-free, advice is given on documentation. It's recommended to create a simple gift deed or letter for future reference, even though it doesn't strictly require notarisation. The recipient won't need to file an income tax return for receiving the gift itself, but any income generated from this gifted amount will be taxable in future years.

In cross account pYee chq no issues, blood relation.

> In cross account

What is cross account?

> pYee

What is pYee?

> chq no issues, blood relation.

Yes, I know there is no tax liability. 

My question however is about the documentation. Does a gift deed need to be made or something else?

Would she need to file returns this year & future years.

 

Since it is a capital receipt, she need not file income tax return. however, she can file a nil return.

the gift received does not need a gift deed.

the present gift amount will not be taxed. but the income earned from such gift will be taxed.
Yes I agreed with Mr Sharath Chandra...

and

@ Mr.VijayS,

No problem for this gift...

But, my advice is

The amount is big. So, better to prepare a gift deed or (letter) for future reference...
Who told sarat

Sir, do you know if all deeds need to be notarised ? gift deed in this case ... 

Originally posted by : Sharath chandra
Sir, do you know if all deeds need to be notarised ? gift deed in this case ... 

Yes, I know...

But, In this Notary not required...

 

Also read again my reply...

It's have a word "Letter"...

It's have words "Future Reference"...

> The amount is big. So, better to prepare a gift deed or (letter) for future reference...

 

Is there a template of what a gift deed looks like & what needs to be done? 

No need any special formats.
you can prepare your own way with the content...
Dear VijayS sir,

I have been doing gift deed drafting, execution for numerous clientele. Pls connect.

Practically, it is advisable to have a gift deed in place just in case of future tax queries.

Rgds
CA. Raj Doshi
R C D & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Kandivali West,Mumbai

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