MANAGEMENT

Detailed explanation-1: -Alimony in India is not taxed if it is paid as a lump-sum amount in the form of cash. However, if it is received every month, it becomes taxable income. Furthermore, the spouse who provides the amount as alimony cannot claim any tax deduction for this amount, either.

Detailed explanation-2: -In case of a lump sum payment of alimony: Here, the alimony is treated as a capital receipt, and therefore, the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 do not apply. Hence it is not treated as income and is not taxable.

Detailed explanation-3: -1) The amount of lump sum received as permanent alimony on account of divorce is not taxable. It is considered to be a capital receipt and, therefore, the provisions of Income-tax Act 1961 (The Act) are not applicable. So, the amount of permanent alimony is not treated as income and thus not taxable..