I get rental income from my flats but mostly all rent amounts are online deposited into my wife's single bank account . Who gets to declare this income? Either 1 or us or Both?

Ans: If both of you are the co-owners and if the rent is being received in your respective bank accounts, you can file ITR-1 for each showing income from house property.

 

Ans: You can bifurcate the rental income into the ratio of ownership ( yourself and your spouse). The very purpose of providing AIS to tax payers is that , they may report errors if any to the department and it can be rectified. you can report the error, if any through Compliance portal.

Ans: rent paid to parents may be allowed only if paid via a valid rental agreement. In this case, you may have to create rental agreement in name of your mother, once the property is transferred to her as class 1 dependent as per hindu succession act.

Ans: I understand this situation can be confusing, especially during a medical emergency. Here's how the tax on the withdrawn amount likely works:

Tax Liability: The tax responsibility generally falls on the account holder where the money is credited. In this case, since the RD proceeds are in the joint account with you as primary, the tax liability would be yours.

Wife's Income Proof: However, you can potentially minimize the tax burden by claiming it as your wife's income. To do this, you'll need documentation to prove the RD deposit originated from her income. This could include receipts or bank statements showing her salary deposits used for the RD.

Filing Separate Returns: If the RD amount is substantial and pushes you into a higher tax bracket, consider filing separate tax returns. This might be beneficial if your wife's income falls under a lower tax bracket.

Here's what you can do:

Gather Documents: Collect documents proving the RD deposit came from your wife's income (salary slips, bank statements).

Consult a CA: A Chartered Accountant (CA) can analyze your specific situation and advise on the most tax-efficient way to handle this. They can guide you on filing taxes considering your joint account and your wife's income proof.

Remember, this is a general explanation, and tax laws can get nuanced. Consulting a CA ensures you get the most accurate advice for your situation.