HUF category income sources ?

HUF being a separate assessable entity as per the provisions of Section 2(31) of the Income-tax Act,1961 and a separate legal entity 

A HUF can earn income from all sources except Salary.

It can enter into any business/ profession and even enter into a partnership business with any other individual.

HUF can invest in shares and mutual funds.

Any dividend income accruing from such shares or Long-term Capital Gains on sale of listed securities will be exempted from tax.  The income from Short-term Capital Gain will be eligible to a lower tax rate of 15 % tax only.

HUF is very well capable of doing business in its own name. There is no bar on HUF doing business. HUF can become proprietor of such a business and business name can be distinctive and different from the name of the HUF

HUF can purchase life insurance or medical insurance policies in the name of its members.

HUF can invest in real estate. It can apply for home loan to purchase house property and also avail tax deduction in respect of principal amount paid u/s 80C and interest on loan u/s 24b. The HUF can earn rental income from such property.

HUF can invest in bank fixed deposits.

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A Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) offers specific advantages as far as taxation is concerned. The Income Tax Act recognise the HUF as an independent assessable or taxable entity.

Hence, HUFs enjoy all deductions and exemptions under the IT Act independent of the income and tax liabilities of its members. The Hindu Law defines the HUF as a family, which consists of males lineally descended from a common ancestor and includes their wives and unmarried daughters. 

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CAN AN HUF PROFESSIONAL INCOME WHERE TDS IS DEDUCTED UNDER SEC 194J AND WILL THE INCOME WILL BE TAXABLE UNDER HUF OR INDIVIDUAL 

 There are various sources that may  increase the capital of the HUF .Some of them are :-

• Through any Business.

• Investing in Shares and Mutual Funds,

• Investing in Real Estate.

• Investing in fixed deposits.

• Through Rental Income.

• Various other sources