Doctor as karta of HUF

[MANOJ JAIN]

I would like to discuss the issue of income of HUF. Can the Karta of HUF give professional services on behalf of HUF and hence earn income for HUF. For example, a doctor provides his services at some place in his capacity as a Doctor and proprietor of his firm. Can he provide the same services in the capacity of Karta of his HUF at any other place. Here my contention is, that,if an individual can provide his services as Karta, to run the business owned by HUF, then the same position may be applied to a proferssional and he should not be barred from providing the medical services in the capacity of Karta. Can anyone throw some light with his expert views. I would be obliged. Thanks and regards Manoj Jain

AI Summary

Can a Doctor Attribute Professional Income to a Hindu Undivided Family? Analyzing Personal vs. HUF Income. A discussion on whether a doctor, acting as the Karta of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), can provide professional services on behalf of the HUF and attribute the income to it. Respondents argue that professional services, like those of a doctor, are considered personalized and cannot be attributed to HUF income. While a clinic can be run by an HUF, the income derived from personal services must be treated as personal income. The debate highlights the conceptual distinction between business income of an HUF and income derived from personal skills.