Trust set up for benefit of Daughter

Rajan Gumnani (Service) (114 Points)

17 June 2008  

 

I plan to set up a trust for benefit of my daughter and transfer a certain assets in name of this trust. The purpose of this trust is to set aside funds for her education, marriage and future safety.
 
I need to know
 
  1. Is this permissible as per the income tax laws?
  2. Will this be treated as a gift?
  3. Will the income generated from these assets be clubbed under my income, especially since the assets were purchased on loan and I enjoyed tax breaks on repayment of principle and interest?
  4. Are there any clauses which limit such transaction?
  5. Is it possible that assets remain under my name but the income received is transferred to the trust and taxable in trust name?

Regards

Rajan Gumnani