{"id":11270,"date":"2026-01-03T07:47:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T07:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/?p=11270"},"modified":"2026-04-15T07:03:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:03:13","slug":"bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/","title":{"rendered":"Bond Washing for Tax Avoidance: Meaning, How It Works &#038; Tax Implications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world of finance is filled with complex terminology that can confuse even regular investors. And one such term is \u201cbond washing\u201d. It refers to a tactic where some investors try to illegally reduce their income tax liability by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shifting interest income\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating artificial losses\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such actions attract tax scrutiny and are prohibited under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Read this article to learn what bond washing is, how it works, and how it is regulated by the Income Tax Department.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#What_is_Bond_Washing\" >What is Bond Washing?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#How_Does_Bond_Washing_Work\" >How Does Bond Washing Work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#Step_1_Sale_Before_the_Interest_Date\" >Step 1: Sale Before the Interest Date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#Step_2_Interest_Received_by_the_Relative\" >Step 2: Interest Received by the Relative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#Step_3_Re-Purchase_After_Interest_Payment\" >Step 3: Re-Purchase After Interest Payment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#So_What_Did_Mr_A_Try_to_Achieve_Here\" >So, What Did Mr. A Try to Achieve Here?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#Is_Bond_Washing_Allowed_in_India\" >Is Bond Washing Allowed in India?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#What_are_the_Consequences_of_Bond_Washing\" >What are the Consequences of Bond Washing?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#1_Disallowance_of_Capital_Loss\" >1. Disallowance of Capital Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#2_Clubbing_of_Interest_Income\" >2. Clubbing of Interest Income<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#3_Interest_on_Unpaid_Tax\" >3. Interest on Unpaid Tax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#4_Penalty_for_Misreporting_Income\" >4. Penalty for Misreporting Income<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#How_Can_You_Avoid_Bond_Washing\" >How Can You Avoid Bond Washing?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#A_Do_Not_Sell_and_Buy_Back_in_the_Same_Period\" >A) Do Not Sell and Buy Back in the Same Period<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#B_Maintain_Clear_Documentation\" >B) Maintain Clear Documentation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#C_Report_Income_Correctly_in_Your_Tax_Return\" >C) Report Income Correctly in Your Tax Return<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#D_Avoid_Temporary_Transfers_to_Relatives\" >D) Avoid Temporary Transfers to Relatives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#To_Conclude_Bond_Washing_is_an_Illegal_Tactic_To_Reduce_Income_Tax_Liability\" >To Conclude, Bond Washing is an Illegal Tactic To Reduce Income Tax Liability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#Bond_Washing_FAQs\" >Bond Washing FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#Why_does_selling_a_bond_before_interest_and_buying_it_back_later_cause_a_problem\" >Why does selling a bond before interest and buying it back later cause a problem?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#How_does_Section_941_regulate_bond_washing\" >How does Section 94(1) regulate bond washing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#How_does_Section_942_treat_capital_losses_arising_from_bond_washing_transactions\" >How does Section 94(2) treat capital losses arising from bond washing transactions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#How_is_bond_washing_different_from_dividend_stripping\" >How is bond washing different from dividend stripping?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#What_happens_if_I_under-report_bond_interest_income\" >What happens if I under-report bond interest income?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/bond-washing-for-tax-avoidance\/#How_to_save_myself_from_unintentional_bond_washing\" >How to save myself from unintentional bond washing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Bond_Washing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Bond Washing?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/5-tax-filing-requirements-for-bond-investors\/\">Bond<\/a> washing is a method used to avoid paying tax on bond or debenture interest. It happens when an investor:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sells a bond just before the interest payment date\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buys it back after the interest is paid, often through a relative or a related person.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okay, but why?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The intention is to make the interest income taxable in someone else\u2019s hands (usually a person in a lower tax bracket), or to claim a tax loss. Let\u2019s see how it is done in the next section.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Bond_Washing_Work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Does Bond Washing Work?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a bond washing transaction, the investor transfers the bond before the interest record date. Now, because of this transfer, the <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/capital-gains-vs-interest-income-whats-more-tax-friendly\/\">interest<\/a> is paid to the buyer instead of the original owner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, after the interest is received, the bond is bought back by the original investor. On paper, it looks like two separate transactions, but the real intention is to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift income liability\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a tax loss (without changing actual ownership)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a better understanding, let\u2019s study a hypothetical example assuming the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr. A owns an <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/how-can-one-diversify-their-portfolio-with-nbfc-bonds\/\">NBFC<\/a> bond with a face value of \u20b910 lakh.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bond pays an annual interest of \u20b91 lakh on 31st March.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr. A falls in the 30% tax bracket.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, Mr. A does not want the annual interest of \u20b91 lakh to be taxed in his hands. Thus, he performs bond washing as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Sale_Before_the_Interest_Date\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Sale Before the Interest Date<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On 28th March, just before the interest record date, Mr. A sells the bond to his wife (or another close relative) for its market value.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Interest_Received_by_the_Relative\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Interest Received by the Relative<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On 31st March, the wife receives the interest of \u20b91 lakh. She is in the 5% tax bracket, so she pays much lower tax on this income.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Re-Purchase_After_Interest_Payment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Re-Purchase After Interest Payment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the interest is paid, Mr. A buys back the same bond from his wife in April.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_What_Did_Mr_A_Try_to_Achieve_Here\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, What Did Mr. A Try to Achieve Here?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr. A tried to shift \u20b91 lakh of interest income from himself to a lower-tax family member. By doing so, he could reduce his overall tax outgo without changing long-term ownership of the bond.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Bond_Washing_Allowed_in_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Bond Washing Allowed in India?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No! Bond washing is considered illegal in India. It is governed by Section 94 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which specifically prevents investors from avoiding tax through the temporary transfer of bonds or debentures. The two main provisions that regulate this activity are Section 94(1) and Section 94(2).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s see how Section 94 controls bond washing:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provision<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What the Investor Does<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What The Law Says<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax Outcome<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section 94(1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfers a bond to a relative before the interest date and buys it back later<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transfer is ignored for tax purposes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interest income is added back to the original owner\u2019s income (clubbing provisions apply).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section 94(2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sells a bond in a way that creates a capital loss, while another person earns the interest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The loss is treated as \u201cartificial.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capital loss is not allowed as a tax deduction.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Consequences_of_Bond_Washing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the Consequences of Bond Washing?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If tax authorities identify bond washing, the following actions are taken:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Disallowance_of_Capital_Loss\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Disallowance of Capital Loss<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any capital loss claimed from such transactions is rejected.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Clubbing_of_Interest_Income\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Clubbing of Interest Income<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interest income is taxed in the hands of the original bondholder, even if someone else received it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Interest_on_Unpaid_Tax\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Interest on Unpaid Tax<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interest is charged for short payment or non-payment of tax.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Penalty_for_Misreporting_Income\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Penalty for Misreporting Income<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penalties may be imposed for furnishing incorrect income details under the Income Tax Act.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Avoid_Bond_Washing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Can You Avoid Bond Washing?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, as an investor, you may not intend to practise bond washing. Yet transactions can be structured in a manner that appears to shift interest income or create artificial losses. Remember that such situations can attract tax scrutiny!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, to protect yourself from unintentional bond washing and the resulting assessments or penalties, you may follow these practices:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Do_Not_Sell_and_Buy_Back_in_the_Same_Period\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A) Do Not Sell and Buy Back in the Same Period<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid selling a bond to a family member or related person and buying it back within the same financial year or around the interest payment date. Such timing suggests that the transfer was done only to divert interest income.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Maintain_Clear_Documentation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B) Maintain Clear Documentation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you transfer a bond for genuine reasons, keep written records explaining why the transfer was made. This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sale agreements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank records<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of fair market value<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of documentation can raise doubts about intent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Report_Income_Correctly_in_Your_Tax_Return\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C) Report Income Correctly in Your Tax Return<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that all interest income and capital gains from bonds are reported accurately in your Income Tax Return (ITR). Incorrect reporting, even due to confusion, can lead to penalties and reassessment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D_Avoid_Temporary_Transfers_to_Relatives\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D) Avoid Temporary Transfers to Relatives<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not transfer bonds to relatives only for a short period to pass on interest income. Temporary ownership changes without a \u201creal economic purpose\u201d can be treated as bond washing under tax law.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Conclude_Bond_Washing_is_an_Illegal_Tactic_To_Reduce_Income_Tax_Liability\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Conclude, Bond Washing is an Illegal Tactic To Reduce Income Tax Liability<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So now you know that bond washing is a practice where investors try to avoid paying tax on interest income from a bond or debenture, or try to create artificial capital losses. This practice is illegal in India and is controlled by various provisions of Section 94 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, bond washing does not provide any tax benefit in India. 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The entire investment process is 100% digital and can be completed online from the comfort of your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bond_Washing_FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bond Washing FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_selling_a_bond_before_interest_and_buying_it_back_later_cause_a_problem\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why does selling a bond before interest and buying it back later cause a problem?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a bond is sold just before the interest date and repurchased soon after (especially through a relative), it appears that ownership was changed only to shift interest income. Always remember that tax law looks at the intent or \u201csubstance of the transaction\u201d (not paperwork). They usually treat such temporary transfers as bond washing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Section_941_regulate_bond_washing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does Section 94(1) regulate bond washing?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under Section 94(1) of the Income Tax Act, the temporary transfer of bonds or debentures is ignored for tax purposes. Consequently, the interest income is clubbed back and taxed in the hands of the original investor or transferor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Section_942_treat_capital_losses_arising_from_bond_washing_transactions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does Section 94(2) treat capital losses arising from bond washing transactions?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section 94(2) states that if a bond sale creates a capital loss for the transferee while the original transferor receives the interest income, the capital loss is not allowed as a tax deduction. The loss is treated as \u201cartificial\u201d and disallowed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_bond_washing_different_from_dividend_stripping\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is bond washing different from dividend stripping?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bond washing involves bonds or debentures, and the intent is to shift interest income or create artificial capital losses. In contrast, dividend stripping is related to shares or mutual funds and aims to avoid tax on dividends. So, both are illegal tax avoidance practices, but they apply to different assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_under-report_bond_interest_income\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens if I under-report bond interest income?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under-reporting interest income can lead to tax reassessment, interest on unpaid tax, and penalties. Even if the income was received by another person, it may still be taxed in your hands if bond washing rules apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_save_myself_from_unintentional_bond_washing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to save myself from unintentional bond washing?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may avoid repurchasing bonds immediately after selling them. That\u2019s because an immediate or near-immediate repurchase suggests that the sale was temporary and done only to avoid income tax liability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disclaimer:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This information is for general information purposes only. GoldenPi makes no guarantee on the accuracy of the data provided here; the information displayed is subject to change and is provided on an as-is basis. Nothing contained herein is intended to or shall be deemed to be investment advice, implied or otherwise. Investments in the debt securities\/ municipal debt securities\/ securitised debt instruments are subject to risks, including delay and\/ or default in payment. Read all the offer-related documents carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonds or non-convertible debentures (NCDs) are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India and other government authorities. 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