- Income from other sources is a residual head of income that covers any income that does not fall under the other four heads of income (salary, house property, business/profession, capital gains).
- Some examples included under this head are dividend income, interest income, rental income from machinery/furniture, winnings from lotteries, gifts received without consideration.
- Standard deductions are available for repairs, insurance, depreciation of assets let out on rent. Interest received on securities and specific exempt categories are not taxed under this head.