My clients mother in law gave her 300000 as a gift. So is it taxable or not
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A client received a £300,000 gift from her mother-in-law and questioned its taxability. According to the Income Tax Act, 1961, gifts received from specified relatives, including a mother-in-law, are exempt from tax. This exemption is covered under Section 56(2) of the Act, with the definition of 'relative' provided in Section 2(41).
Gift from relative is exempt as per Section. 56(2) of Income tax Act, 1961. Defination of relative is given under Section. 2(41) of Income tax Act, 1961.