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Global Entropolis (Vizag) (P.) Ltd. v. ACIT (2019) 178 ITD 179 / 202 TTJ 384/ 183 DTR 297(Bang.)(Trib.)

S. 43B : Deductions on actual payment–Approval fee-Allowable only on actual payment–Provision is not allowable–Percentage completion method-Amount disallowed to be reduced from work in progress–Matter remanded. [S. 37 (1), 145]

Dy. CIT v. Pasupati Fabrics Ltd. (2019) 74 ITR 411 (Delhi)(Trib. )

S. 41(1) : Profits chargeable to tax-Remission or cessation of trading liability–liability on account of trade payable is not written back in profit and loss account–No cessation of liability–Addition cannot be made. [S. 2(12A)]

Dy. CIT v. Impulse International P. Ltd. (2019) 71 ITR 28 (SN) (Delhi)(Trib.)

S. 40A(2) : Expenses or payments not deductible–Excessive or unreasonable-Contribution and commission of directors-Directors are paying tax at maximum marginal rate – No disallowances can be made. [S. 36(1)(ii), 37(1), 40A(2)(b), 115-O, Companies Act, 1956, S. 198, 309]

Dy. CIT v. Impulse International P. Ltd. (2019) 71 ITR 28 (SN) (Delhi)(Trib. )

S. 40A(2) : Expenses or payments not deductible–Excessive or unreasonable-Rent-Maintenance charges, location, and applicability of relevant provisions — No evidence regarding unreasonableness of rent-No disallowance can be made. [S. 40(2)(b)]

Dy. CIT v. Janani Tours and Resorts P. Ltd. (2019) 70 ITR 51 (SN) (Bang.)(Trib.)

S. 40(a)(ia) : Amounts not deductible-Deduction at source –Amendment to effect that if tax deducted at source paid on or before due date for filing return disallowance not warranted-Retrospective in operation-Remitting tax deduction at source amount before due date for filing return-No disallowance can be made. [S. 139(1)]

Dy. CIT v. Janapriya Engineers Syndicate Ltd. (2019) 70 ITR 370 (Hyd.)(Trib.)

S. 40(a)(ia) : Amounts not deductible-Deduction at source–Burden is on assessee to prove recipient declared income in its gross income-Interest to be calculated for the period of default. [S. 201(1), 201(IA)]

Dy. CIT v. HFCL Infotel Ltd. (2019) 71 ITR 93 (SN) (Delhi)(Trib.)

S. 37(1) : Business expenditure–Liquidated damages–Interest-Breach of agreement and not breach of law-Corporate club membership fees-Allowable as deduction. [S. 35ABB]

Dy. CIT v. Miele India P. Ltd. (2019) 72 ITR 149 (Delhi)(Trib.)

S. 37(1) : Business expenditure-Pre-operative expenses-advertisement, marketing and promotion expenses to keep products fresh in minds of public-No enduring benefit-Allowable as revenue expenditure.

Cox & Kings Ltd. v. Addl. CIT (2019) 55 CCH 75 / 69 ITR 45 (SN) (Mum.) (Trib.)

S. 37(1) : Business expenditure-Capital or revenue–Development of software–Held to be revenue in nature.

Diamond Crucible Co. Ltd. v. ACIT (2019) 69 ITR 53 (SN) (Ahd.)(Trib.)

S. 37(1) : Business expenditure-Management charges to holding Company-Remanded matter to AO.