BusinessPhoto: News18 BusinessIncome Tax Rules for Gifting Money or Property to Children
During festivals, parents often gift cash, gold, or financial assets to their children to secure their future. Under the Income-tax Act, 2025, the initial gift is tax-free, but any income generated from these gifts, such as interest or dividends, is taxable in the hands of the parent. Section 99(1)(c) explains how income from a minor child's investments is clubbed with the parent's taxable income.
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