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Can money collected for someone else be taxed as your income? ITAT ruling on ₹20.33 lakh cash deposits
Mint 1 hr ago·28 Sept 2026, 2:16 am
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal is reviewing a case where an 89‑year‑old retired principal received about ₹20.33 lakh in his personal accounts, claiming it was hostel fees collected for an education society, leaving only a small surplus.
The tribunal has returned the matter to the tax officer to verify records and decide who actually owned the money. The decision will set a precedent on whether funds held temporarily for a third party count as taxable income, a point that could affect many individuals and small entities handling such collections.
Investors should monitor the tax officer’s findings and any subsequent guidance from the Income Tax Department. A broader interpretation could raise compliance costs and trigger reassessments, while a narrow view would limit exposure. Future rulings may build on this outcome.
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