TAX IMPLICATION ON GIFT TAX

The father/mother are very old and now wants to transfer his/her stocks/shares (original cost Rs. 45000 Current market value Rs.70 lacs approx.) to one of his/her daughter (there are two daughters only). What would be the tax & stamp duty implications and on what value. Please note that since its a gift therefore there is no consideration involved in the transfer of the stocks/shares. Also, what disclosure is required at the time of filing annual return in the Income tax form by the daughter. Pls advise.
PS: Is there any tax implication on the donor father/mother who is retired and Super Senior Citizen.

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This discussion explores the tax implications when elderly parents gift shares, valued at approximately Rs. 70 lakhs, to one of their two daughters. The advice clarifies that gifts of shares between parents and children are generally tax-exempt for the recipient, with the cost basis and holding period transferring to the daughter. It also addresses potential capital gains tax for the daughter upon sale and confirms no tax implications for the retired parents. Stamp duty and disclosure requirements for the daughter's annual return are also covered.

Inheritance there is no tax

Parents gifting shares to children:
• A gift of shares from parents to children (relatives) is exempt for the children (Sec 56(2)(x)) and isn't a transfer for the parents (Sec 47(iii)), so no capital gains for them.
• The children's cost = the parents' cost (Rs 45,000), and the holding period includes the parents'. For listed shares bought before 31 January 2018, the grandfathered FMV applies.
• When the children sell, they pay LTCG (12.5% above Rs 1.25 lakh per year under 112A).
• Clubbing: none for adult children. For minors, clubbed with the parent.

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