Dear All,
As per my understanding, Proof of funds is something you own entirely and cannot be borrowed.
However if you are receiving large sums of cash as Gift then, when enquired you should be able to provide the source of that money. This is to make sure that this money belongs to you and is not borrowed or has to be paid back.
They ask for this money so that you can support yourself and your family after you arrive in Canada, hence this is required until you land in Canada.
As far as Tax is concerned, Gift from relatives is non taxable(again there should be proof to back this up, like a gift deed/affidavit)
Go through http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/budget-2014/you-taxes/Union-Budget-2014-Gift-tax-No-free-lunch/articleshow/38175810.cms for more.
Hope it helps.
As per my understanding, Proof of funds is something you own entirely and cannot be borrowed.
However if you are receiving large sums of cash as Gift then, when enquired you should be able to provide the source of that money. This is to make sure that this money belongs to you and is not borrowed or has to be paid back.
They ask for this money so that you can support yourself and your family after you arrive in Canada, hence this is required until you land in Canada.
As far as Tax is concerned, Gift from relatives is non taxable(again there should be proof to back this up, like a gift deed/affidavit)
Go through http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/budget-2014/you-taxes/Union-Budget-2014-Gift-tax-No-free-lunch/articleshow/38175810.cms for more.
Hope it helps.