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Gift of gems and jewellery

Nimish Parekh (Regional Manager) (29 Points)

29 January 2012

I have recieved gift from my grand parent and parent in form of gold Jewellery . Can anyone suggest me the ways to disclose the same for Income Tax purpose.

Secondly, i am selling the ornaments for buying a flat , Do i need to pay Capital Gain Tax ?

Is there any format , to recieve the gift in form of Gold Jewellery ?

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Z ( ) (2960 Points)
Replied 30 January 2012

Gift(s) from RELATIVES is not taxable, GIFT DEED should be prefered

therefore gift in form of gold Jewellery from your grand parent and parent will not be taxable

According to sec 49(1) your cost of gold etc would be cost of acquisition of your parent/grand parents

If you are planning to buy a residential house property AND you do not have more than 1 residential house property (other than the new one) then capital gain from selling ornaments will not be taxable . Exemption can be availed u/s 54F (conditions should be followed) , you can also go for sec 54EC by investing in bonds of NHAI and/or REC (time limit is 31.03.12)

Amount not utilized till the time of return should be deposited in cap gain a/c scheme if opting for sec 54F

CA Shiv (Business Controller) (2987 Points)
Replied 30 January 2012

Mr Nimish,

There is no particular format for the gift. But if you want it to get it on paper than make a simple gift deed signed by the giver and receiver on a stamp paper or do a franking of Rs.100. That will be enough.

Also if the amount is not so big than forget it. If it is more than 10 lacs than only do it or else you will need to purchase the flat. and you know what i am talking about.