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What is HUF and how it works?
HUF means Hindu Undivided Family. You can save taxes by creating a family unit and pooling in assets to form a HUF. HUF is taxed separately from its members. Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs can also form a HUF. HUF has its own PAN and files tax returns independent of its members.
What is the benefit of HUF?
The income tax slab for HUF is same as that of an individual, with an exemption limit of Rs 2.5 lakh and qualifies for all the tax benefits under Section 80C, 80D, 80G and so on. It also enjoys exemptions under Section 54 and 54F with respect to capital gains.
What is HUF company?
Hindu Undivided Family business is a precise kind of business structure found only in India. The business is managed by the head of the family (eldest member) and he is called Karta. However, all the members hold equal ownership over the property of an ancestor and they are called as co-parceners.
What is HUF investment?
An HUF is a separate entity from a legal point of view. An HUF can run its own business to generate income. It can also invest in shares and Mutual Funds. And being a separate entity, the HUF enjoys a basic tax exemption of Rs 2.5 lakh. So, imagine that you create an HUF consisting of you, your spouse and two children.
Is it mandatory to file ITR for HUF?
Every HUF has to file the return of income if the total income (including income of any other person in respect of which the HUF is assessable) without giving effect to the provisions of section 10A, 10B and 10BA or Chapter VIA exceeds the maximum amount which is not chargeable to tax or in other words exceeds the …
Who is the head of joint Hindu family?
Karta
The family is headed by a senior person called a ‘Karta’, usually the oldest man, who makes decisions on economic and social matters on behalf of the entire family.
What are the advantages of a HUF?
HUF can be formed to save taxes by an extra PAN card in the name of the family,legally.
What does the name HUF mean?
HUF, a Way to Save Income Tax What is a HUF? HUF means Hindu Undivided Family. Tax implications of forming a HUF How to save tax by forming an HUF? How to form an HUF? Disadvantage of forming an HUF Though HUF seems like the perfect way to save tax as a family, it comes with its own drawbacks. Frequently Asked Questions
What is diff. between HUF and individual?
26 November 2008 Individual is person who holds self acquired property and having right in ancestral property. HUF is the sum of all ancestral property that you acquire by virtue of being born in that family.
What is the full form of HUF?
What is the Full Form of HUF? HUF – Hindu Undivided Family The term “Hindu Undivided Family” is used for business community or a joint family consists of all lineally descended from a common ancestor ie. a group of members of the same family. Its culture transcending its way to carve a business group which is taxed and operated differently.