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A person transfers an income-producing asset without adequate consideration. Which transferee can trigger clubbing of the asset income under section 99(1)(b) of the Income-tax Act, 2025?

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A person transfers an income-producing asset without adequate consideration. Which transferee can trigger clubbing of the asset income under section 99(1)(b) of the Income-tax Act, 2025?

  1. An adult daughter

  2. An adult son

  3. The daughter’s husband

  4. The son’s wife

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - The son’s wife

Section 99(1)(b) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 includes in an individual’s income the income from assets transferred, without adequate consideration, to his or her son’s wife. A transfer to a son-in-law or to an adult son or daughter is not covered by the clubbing provisions.

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