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How can I use my HUF money?
- During your lifetime your son is not a member of HUF.
- The HUF money can be spent for the benefit of HUF.
- Transfer of HUF amount to your mother’s account can be done only with the prior consent of all HUF members, failing which any of HUF members will be at liberty to seek injunction from the civil court.
What business can be done in HUF?
It can engage in business, investing in real estate and market linked investment options such as shares, earn income through rent etc. The HUF should file for ITR (Income Tax Returns) and income earned would be taxed as per the slabs.
How can I transfer property to HUF?
You can transfer the property to HUF subject to certain provisions of law, i.e., If a member of the HUF gifts a property owned by him to the HUF, then any income earned from such property shall be taxable in the hands of the individual by virtue of Section 64(2).
Can HUF take business loan from Bank?
Since a business started as a HUF is managed by one person, the Karta, it is regarded as a sole proprietorship, making it eligible for business loans.
Can HUF give gift?
As per the provisions of the Act, gift from HUF to any member of the HUF is not exempt from taxable income. It is other way that the gift from member to the HUF is exempt from tax.
Can we take gift from HUF?
How do you dissolve a HUF file?
An HUF can only be dissolved after the partition of the property. For this, the family must execute a deed of partition and distribute properties amongst the members (karta and coparceners). All family members must be part of the deed.
What can a HUF do with the existing capital?
With the existing capital in hand, the HUF can engage in creating additional income and generate further capital. The entity is allowed to earn from all legitimate ways except by way of salary. It can engage in business, investing in real estate and market linked investment options such as shares, earn income through rent etc.
Who can create a HUF?
Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists are allowed to create an HUF for tax benefits under wealth and income tax. The HUF includes all the family members who by birth, are eligible for an interest in the family property. The HUF is led by the oldest male member of the family, known as the Karta.
What is the meaning of HUF in income tax?
An HUF (Hindu Undivided Family) is an exclusive tax entity created under the law to give recognition to the joint family in addition to the individual persons in the family. Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists are allowed to create an HUF for tax benefits under wealth and income tax.
Can I transfer my own assets into the HUF?
Do not transfer your own assets or funds into the HUF, any income arising from this asset / money will be clubbed with your own income and you will be taxed on it.