Gift to mother-

@ CA Jatin -

What kind of documentary proof is required ?  I had transferred money through cheque which is reflected in my bank statement. Is there any specified format to declare that the money has been transferred as gift ?

thanks

(a) Receipt of gifts from relatives is not taxable. The term “relative” includes a spouse, brother, sister, brother or sister of spouse, brother or sister of either of the parents, any lineal ascendant or descendant of the individual or of the spouse and spouse of any of the persons mentioned above.
(b) Receipt on the occasion of marriage. It is customary to receive gifts of money and in kind on the occasion of marriage. Therefore, this is a welcome exception to the general rule.
(c) Receipt under a Will or by way of inheritance or in contemplation of death of the payer.
(d) Receipt from a local authority as defined under the Act.
(e) Receipt from any fund or foundation or university or other educational institution or hospital or other medical institution or any trust or institution specified under the Act.

It is pertinent to note that while there is no tax on gifts under the aforesaid circumstances, the revenue authorities will be within its powers to treat even such unexplained or unproved gifts as cash credits. It would, therefore, be prudent to maintain documentary evidence (such as a gift deed/letter of understanding) in respect of gifts received, to avoid any dispute with the revenue authorities at a later stage. This is particularly relevant in cases where the gift amount is substantial and also where it is received from relatives.

you should execute a gift deed..

Pls find attached a sample of gift letter which you can use.

@ Pratik - Thanks for sendig the format for the gift letter. Does it need to be executed on a stamp paper and also notarised.

Originally posted by : S Nagar
	@ Pratik - Thanks for sendig the format for the gift letter. Does it need to be executed on a stamp paper and also notarised.

No. It need not be executed on stamp paper nor is it required to be notarised. Just make it on a plain paper.

FRIEND,,,,,ITS PREFERED TO EXECUTE GIFT DEED ON 10 RS STAMP PAPER.............THE ABOVE FORMAT IS OF GIFT LETTER, WHICH  CAN BE EXCUTED ON PAPER.

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