IT return on the interest earned in joint account

Dear Sir/Madam,
I have a joint saving account with my wife and she is not earning. I am the primary account holder and generally I deposit money in this account. Can the interest earned in this account be shared by both my wife (50%) and me (50%) ? If yes, then does she need to fill IT return by showing 50% of the total amount deposited by me as a gift in this account?

Kindly suggest how to share the interest earned in this joint account by me and my wife.

Regards

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Quick Summary
This discussion addresses the tax implications of interest earned on a joint savings account where one spouse is not earning. The consensus is that due to 'clubbing provisions', the entire interest earned is taxable in the hands of the primary account holder who deposited the funds. The non-earning spouse cannot claim a portion of the interest as a gift for tax purposes.

Whole internet income is charged in ur hand. because clubbing provisions apply and amount transferred without adequate consideration .
FD interest will be taxable fully in your hands. Nothing will be taxable in hands of your wife.

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