Son becomes NRI, gifts shares worth Rs 30 lakh to father; should this be disclosed in ITR? What taxpayers must do to avoid tax notices

NRI son gifted Rs 30 lakh shares to his father through an off-market transfer. Should it be reported in ITR? Although a genuine gift of shares from a son to his father is not regarded as a transfer for capital gains purposes in the hands of the donor, the reporting of such off-market transactions in the Annual Information Statement (AIS) often creates uncertainty. Experts explain AIS, tax rules and how to avoid notices.

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