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What is Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)

Hindu Undivided Family

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What is Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)

Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) consists of all persons directly descended from a common ancestor, and also the wives and daughters of the male descendants. For instance, you and your spouse along with your two children can create an HUF and get certain relaxation in computation of taxes.
 
The Hindu Undivided Family is treated as a ‘person’ under section 2(31) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, for the purpose of assessment under the Act. HUF has its own Permanent Account Number (PAN) and files tax returns independent of members.
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