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1. Gifts Received on the Occasion of Marriage

  • Any gift, regardless of value or giver, received on your marriage is completely exempt from tax.
  • Applies only to the bride or groom, not parents or siblings.

🧾 Case Study:
Ravi received ₹10 lakh in cash and gold worth ₹5 lakh on his wedding from friends and relatives.
✅ Entire ₹15 lakh is not taxable, as it was received on the occasion of marriage.

2. Gifts Received by Way of Inheritance

  • Gifts or property received through a will or legal heirship are fully exempt.

🧾 Case Study:
Sneha inherits a residential property from her deceased father.
✅ Property is not taxable, as it is received through inheritance.

3. Gifts Received Under a Will

  • Gifts received through a valid will, even from non-relatives, are exempt from taxation.

🧾 Case Study:
An NRI, Mr. Mehta, bequeaths ₹25 lakh in his will to his caretaker, who is not a relative.
✅ ₹25 lakh is not taxable, as it is received under a will.

⚖️ Practical Points to Consider

  • 📌 Proof of Occasion: Keep wedding invitations, photographs, and gift receipts to substantiate that the gift was received on the occasion of marriage.
  • 📜 Valid Will or Succession Certificate: Ensure documents like probated will or legal heir certificate are available to justify exemption.
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Gifts from Relatives (as per defined list) are always tax-exempt, irrespective of amount or occasion.

❌ Caution: Not All Occasions Are Exempt

Gifts received on birthdays, anniversaries, housewarming, or festivals do not qualify for exemption under this clause and may become taxable if they exceed ₹50,000 in value (unless from relatives).

 


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