Section 64 Clubbing: Spouse & Minor Income
Avoid inadvertent clubbing on spouse FD, minor demat, and post-return gift restructuring.
The 60-second version
Section 64 clubs spouse/minor income into your ITR — returning NRIs restructuring investments after landing must avoid inadvertent clubbing on FD and equity gifts.
Section 64 Clubbing Rules for Returning NRIs: Spouse and Minor Child Income 2026
Clubbing applies when you transfer income-yielding asset without adequate consideration — common on spouse FD and minor demat.
Verify current rules with official portals before filing.
Decision matrix
| Item | Portal/doc | Risk if skipped |
|---|---|---|
| Primary action | e-Filing portal | Missed deadline |
| Proof | PDF archive | Notice risk |
| Reconcile | AIS + 26AS | 143(1) mismatch |
| Residency | Section 6 sheet | Wrong tax rate |
Execution sequence
Gather docs
Step 1 for section 64 clubbing.
Portal login
Step 2 for section 64 clubbing.
Download/review
Step 3 for section 64 clubbing.
Reconcile AIS
Step 4 for section 64 clubbing.
File ITR
Step 5 for section 64 clubbing.
Flow
Document kit
- Portal login.
- PAN active.
- AIS PDF.
- 26AS PDF.
- CA review.
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First-year return
Separate minor accounts do not auto-exempt — Section 64(1A) clubs passive income above exemption.
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