If a person buys a car and puts it to rent, will it be considered business income or other income?
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This discussion clarifies whether income from leasing assets like cars or IT equipment is considered business income or income from other sources. While initially debated, the consensus leans towards treating such leasing income as 'Income from Other Sources' (IFOS), particularly when the individual is salaried and not running a formal business. The key distinction is that these assets are not typically used for producing finished goods, unlike traditional plant and machinery in a manufacturing business.
The person is salaried. he wants to supplement his income by buying a car (or IT equipment) and leasing it to a company. Will this be treated as income from other sources?