Govt says existing tax regulations for gold holdings will apply to the gold monetization scheme as well Gold deposits over 500gm, not explained by known source of income, will attract income tax under the gold monetization scheme, the government in an internal note dated 15 September that was released on Friday. It is likely to discourage large depositors with undisclosed source of income but will encourage small depositors as it brings clarity on the tax implications of the scheme. It is in line with the government’s intent to ensure the scheme does not facilitate conversion of black to white money. Banks will not be allowed to use the gold deposits to meet their statutory liquidity ratio and cash reserve ratio requirements as proposed by the earlier draft. The finance ministry, in a recent circular, said the existing income-tax regulations for gold holdings will apply to the gold monetization scheme as well. A certain amount of the gold holdings as explained by known sour