Priti (age 61) a Chartered Accountant retired from SCG & Co. (a partnership firm) on 31-3-2018. As per the deed of retirement, she is eligible for a sum of ₹20,000 every month in consideration for not practicing the

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Priti (age 61) a Chartered Accountant retired from SCG & Co. (a partnership firm) on 31-3-2018. As per the deed of retirement, she is eligible for a sum of ₹20,000 every month in consideration for not practicing the profession of chartered accountancy for the next 5 years. The receipts is:
(A) Taxable under the heat 'other sources'
(B) Taxable under the head 'profits and gains of business or profession'
(C) Not taxable receipt
(D) Taxable as capital gain

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Official answer key: (B).

Topics: Income Tax

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