Miscellaneous · perquisite
Gifts, vouchers and awards
Gifts in kind are exempt up to a modest annual aggregate.
How the taxable value is determined
Gifts in kind are exempt where the aggregate does not exceed Rs 15,000 in the tax year (raised from Rs 5,000 by the Income-tax Rules, 2026). Cash gifts are fully taxable as salary regardless of amount.
Regime availability
- Old regime
- Available
- New regime
- Available
Documentation to keep
Gift register or voucher issuance records.
Legal basis: Income-tax Rules, 2026 (earlier Rule 3(7)(iv), 1962)
Frequently asked questions
Is gifts, vouchers and awards taxable in India?
Gifts in kind are exempt up to a modest annual aggregate. Gifts in kind are exempt where the aggregate does not exceed Rs 15,000 in the tax year (raised from Rs 5,000 by the Income-tax Rules, 2026). Cash gifts are fully taxable as salary regardless of amount.
Does the exemption apply under the new tax regime?
Under the old regime this treatment is available; under the new regime it is available. Legal basis: Income-tax Rules, 2026 (earlier Rule 3(7)(iv), 1962).
What records should I keep for gifts, vouchers and awards?
Gift register or voucher issuance records.
Related tools & guides
Reflects provisions in force for FY 2026-27; verify against the latest government publications (incometax.gov.in). Information, not tax advice.