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ranjit (self service)     11 May 2026

Daughter residing abroad, how to get gift deed from her

Dear Sir,

My daughter residing in Kenya (Africa), she transfer some money to me and my wife as a gift. So I require a Gift Deed from my daughter for Income Tax Purpose as this gift is totally exempt. 

But the problem is she is not able to come India near future how can I Get the execute the Gift Deed without her absence. Is there any time period for the execute the gift deed for Income Tax Purpose.

Please advise. Thanks



 3 Replies

Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate )     12 May 2026

She can get the Gift Deed executed and registered from the place where resides / works i.e., Kenya and send it accross to her parents.

However, donee (parents in instant case) has to execute a registered Power of Attorney in favour of any other adult competent person residing with your daughter (donor) to accept the donation on their (parent's) behalf. 

adv. rajeev ( rajoo ) (practicing advocate)     12 May 2026

I agree with  Dr. J.C.Vashista.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate)     14 May 2026

Under Section 56(2) of the Income Tax Act, any sum of money received from a relative (which includes children) is completely exempt from tax, regardless of the amount.

Physical presence is not mandatory for gifting movable property like money (unlike land or houses).

For money transfers, a formal registered "Gift Deed" is often not strictly required by the Income Tax Department if you have a Gift Letter. Your daughter can draft a letter on her letterhead or plain paper in Kenya, sign it, and send you the scanned copy (and the original by post).

It must state her name, address, relationship to you, the amount transferred, the date, the bank transaction ID, and a clear statement that the money is being given out of "love and affection" and is irrevocable.

You must have the document ready before you file your Income Tax Return (ITR) for the financial year in which the gift was received. This ensures you have the proof ready if the tax officer asks about the "source of funds."


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