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?
Question and options
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?
An adult daughter
An adult son
The daughter’s husband
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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