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India
NO inheritance/estate tax in India! Abolished in 1985। Inherited assets: original cost basis carries forward। Capital gains: only when you SELL the inherited asset। Property mutation: stamp duty varies by state (some states charge, some dont)।
Succession
Hindu Succession Act: equal rights for sons and daughters (2005 amendment)। Will: reduces disputes (register with sub-registrar)। Nomination ≠ ownership — will overrides nomination。
⚡ CalcWolf Insight
The estate tax exemption is scheduled to drop from $13.61M to about $7M per person in 2026 when TCJA provisions expire. Wealthy families are accelerating gifting strategies before this sunset.
Frequently asked questions
Inheritance tax?▾
ZERO in India! Abolished 1985. No tax on receiving inheritance。
Will needed?▾
Highly recommended — reduces family disputes. Register with sub-registrar for legal strength。
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