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Sections  Particulars  Provisions
56. Charge 56(1)   Any income which is not charged under the first 4
head is charged under the head ‘Income from Other
Sources‘. E.g.
Director’s,
MP’s, MLA’s,
salary
Rent from
vacant land.
Income
from sub
letting.
Interest
Royalty
56(2)   Following incomes are always charged under the ‘OS‘
Gifts Dividend Lottery
income
Rent of
Plant
57. Amount
expressly
allowed as
deduction.
Expenditure should be incurred wholly and exclusively for
earning S 56 income. E.g. (a) Interest on loan taken for purchase
of bond. (b) Collection charges. (c) Contribution towards PF
58. Restriction on
deduction.
Following deductions are not allowed. E.g. Expenses incurred in earning lottery income.
59. Deemed
income
As per S 41. (Refer PGBP)

 

S 56(2). GIFTS
  Part A Part B Part C
Nature of gift Cash Gift Land & Building
on or after 1-10-2009
JAD PB SAS
on or after 1-10-2009
Donor / Seller Any Person Any person Any person
Donee / Buyer Ind / HUF Ind / HUF Ind / HUF
Consideration Nil Nil or inadequate
consideration
Nil or inadequate
consideration
In excess of certain
amount taxable in
the year of receipt
Cash in excess
of Rs. 50,000
in aggregate
is taxed u/h OS
a. Stamp duty value
exceeds Rs.50,000 taxed
a. FMV in excess of
aggregate ₹ 50,000
taxed
b. Difference = (SDV –
PP) in excess of
Rs. 50,000 taxed
b. Difference = (FMV
– PP) in excess of
aggregate
Rs. 50,000 taxed

 

Exceptions to Part A, B & C
1. Gifts received from any relative 4. Gifts received on the marriage of the individual
2. Gifts received under a will or inheritance. 5. Gifts received in contemplation of death of the payer
3. Money received from local authority. 7. Money received from a registered charitable institute
7. Money received from any fund, foundation, university, other educational institution, medical institution.
S 56(2). Relative

 

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Other Incomes charged under the head other sources
1. Life insurance maturity proceeds if
premium for any year exceeds 10%
of assured amount.
4. Family pension less (1/3rd or
₹ 15,000 whichever is lower).
2. Owning & maintaining race horses. 5. Letting of plant & machinery.
3. Composite letting of building + P & M. 6. Lottery income. No deduction.
7. Maturity proceeds of keyman insurance policy.
Maturity amount received by Charged under the head
Assessee ‘Business’ S 28
Employee ‘Salary’ S 17(3)
Legal heir on death
of employee
‘Other Sources’
S 56(1)

 

Interest on Securities
Securities
held as
Stock in Trade Interest charged under the head Business. S 28 to 44D. S 37. Interest on loan & collection charges to run business is allowed as deduction.
Investment Interest charged under the head Other Sources. S 56 to 59. S 57. Interest on loan & collection charges allowed as deduction.

 

S 10(15). Following interest exempt from tax.
Post office
scheme
Full
exemption
(a) Cash Certificates (b) Fixed deposit
(c) Cumulative time deposit account
(CTD).
Note : Interest on Monthly scheme is not exempt interest is fully taxable.
Partial
exemption
(d) Saving
account
Single upto Rs. 3,500 exempt
Joint upto Rs. 7,000 exempt
Interest
on Govt.
Securities
a. Interest on RBI Relief bonds Interest on other Govt. Securities are fully taxable under the head Other Sources
b. Interest on Gold Bonds.
S 10(4) Interest on Non Resident External Account is fully exempt from tax

 

Dividend
Securities
held
as
Stock in
Trade
Dividend always
charged under the
head Other Sources.
S 56 to 59.
from Indian
Company
from foreign
Company
Investment Exempt u/s
10(34)
Texable
S 57. Interest on loan & collection charges allowed as deduction if dividend is taxable.
Interim Dividend : Taxable in the year of receipt. Final Dividend : Taxable in the year of declaration.
S 10(35). Income from units of mutual fund is exempt from tax.

 

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1. What are the different types of income that fall under the category of "Income from Other Sources"?
Ans. Income from Other Sources includes income that is not classified under any other specific category of income, such as salary, business profits, or capital gains. Examples include interest on savings accounts, rental income, income from royalty, income from letting out machinery, and gifts received exceeding Rs. 50,000.
2. Is income from winnings in lotteries, crossword puzzles, or game shows also considered as "Income from Other Sources"?
Ans. Yes, income from winnings in lotteries, crossword puzzles, or game shows is considered as "Income from Other Sources." Such income is taxable under Section 56 of the Income Tax Act. The income is taxable at a flat rate of 30% without any deductions.
3. Are gifts received from relatives taxable under "Income from Other Sources"?
Ans. No, gifts received from relatives are not taxable under "Income from Other Sources." According to the Income Tax Act, gifts received from specified relatives, including parents, siblings, and grandparents, are exempt from tax. However, if the gift received exceeds Rs. 50,000 in value, it would be taxable.
4. How is rental income taxed under "Income from Other Sources"?
Ans. Rental income is taxed under "Income from Other Sources" as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act. The rental income received is added to your total income and taxed at the applicable slab rates. However, you can claim deductions for certain expenses related to the property, such as municipal taxes, repairs, and maintenance.
5. Can income from interest on fixed deposits be considered as "Income from Other Sources"?
Ans. Yes, income from interest on fixed deposits is considered as "Income from Other Sources." Any interest earned on fixed deposits, whether with banks or other financial institutions, is taxable as per the income tax slab rates applicable to the individual. It is important to mention this income while filing your income tax return to ensure compliance with tax laws.
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