tax implications of money sent to close relative abroad from india

Ans: There is no gift tax in India (including for an NRI) to immediate relatives (spouse, brother or sister, brother or sister of the spouse, brother or sister of either of the parents, any lineal ascendant or descendent, any lineal ascendant or descendent of the spouse, spouse of the persons mentioned above). Both the parties (i.e) the giver and the receiver need not pay any taxes on the gifts. If the gift is in the form of an investment/asset, then the tax liability will shift to the recipient of the gift.

Ans: Hi
The limit for remittance of funds out of India and its tax implication are independent of each other and should not be mixed. Likewise for a Indian resident, the limit for remittance under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) is USD 250,000 however before remittance all applicable taxes have to be paid

Ans: ​​​​​As per income tax provisions, if husband transfer asset (other than house property) to spouse as gift, then income from such asset will be clubbed with the income of the husband. Thus, you have to show said income amount in Income tax return.

Further, considering quantum of gift, it is advisable to execute gift deed.

Ans: There is no tax on money remitted outside India. However, subject to fulfillment of certain specified conditions, bank may ask you to provide CA certificate to state that tax, if any, applicable on amount remitted is paid before remittance. Accordingly, check TDS provisions also, if applicable.

In case of recipient of money, amount received from non-relative on non-specified occasion is taxable.

Ans: In India, any money received from abroad is subject to scrutiny under the Income Tax Act.

However, gifts from relatives are tax-free in India.

A brother is considered a relative under the Income Tax Act, so gifts between siblings are exempt from tax.

What You Should Be Aware Of
1) Source of Funds
The money must come from a legal source.

Ensure that your brother can provide proof of the source of funds if required by the authorities.

2) Reporting the Transaction
Large transactions (above Rs. 10 lakh) need to be reported to Income Tax authorities.

If you receive Rs. 15 crores, it may be flagged for monitoring, and you may need to provide explanation and source details.

3) Repatriation Process
Ensure the money is sent through proper banking channels.

RTGS/NEFT/IMPS from an NRI account to your Indian account will ensure the money is tracked properly.

No Immediate Tax Liability for Gift from Brother
If your brother is gifting the amount to you, no tax is applicable as it is treated as a gift from a relative.

However, if the money is for business transactions or repayment of loans, it may attract tax or require documentation.

Final Insights
Receiving a gift of Rs. 15 crores from your brother is not taxable, as siblings are considered relatives.

Ensure the transaction is done via legal channels and keep all relevant documents.

Reporting large amounts to the Income Tax Department is a good practice.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

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