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S. 40(a)(ia) : Amounts not deductible-Deduction at source-Documentation charges-Payment paid by assessee-Shown in return of receipts and taxes paid-Disallowance not warranted.[S. 194C]
Umananda Rice Mill Ltd. v. Asst. CIT (2023)101 ITR 140/ 148 taxmann.com 211 (Kol) (Trib)
S. 40(a)(ia) : Amounts not deductible-Deduction at source-Business expenditure-Disallowance-Remuneration to directors-Prior to 01.04.2015-Deduction allowable-Audit fees-addition justified.
Profarm Seed India P. Ltd. v. ITO (2023)101 ITR 120/ 198 ITD 113 (Hyd) (Trib)
S. 40(a)(i) : Amounts not deductible-Deduction at source-Non-resident-Interest-Royalty-Fes for technical services-Advertisement expenses-Server for advertisement located outside India-No control with assessee over functioning of interface provided-No element of Fee for technical services or Royalties-Not liable to deduct tax at source. [S. 9(1)(vii), 195]
Play Games 24×7 P. Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2023)101 ITR 241 (Mum) (Trib)
S. 40(a)(i) : Amounts not deductible-Deduction at source-Non-resident –Royalty-Income deemed to accrue or arise in India-Payment towards availing of facilities subject to placements of advertisements-Not for license or right to use-Not Royalty-Not liable to deduction of tax at source. [S.9(1)(vi), 195, 201 (1).
Matrimony.Com Ltd. v ACIT (2023)101 ITR 253 (Chennai) (Trib)
S. 37(1) : Business expenditure-Provision for royalty-Matter remanded-Educational cess-Not allowable as deduction. [S. 40(a)(ia)]
T. M. International Logistics Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2023)101 ITR 51 (SN)(Kol.)(Trib.)
S. 37(1) : Business expenditure-Money embezzled by director-CIT(A) accepted loss but denied deduction for want of details-AO to verify recovery and allow balance of loss.[S. 28(i)]
Wieden+Kennedy India Pvt. Ltd. v Dy. CIT (2023)101 ITR 63 (SN) (Delhi) (Trib)
S .37(1) : Business expenditure-Prior period expense-Reversal of income offered when finalising accounts for later years-Prior period income no to be taxed again-Matter remanded to avoid duplicity of additions.[S. 145]
Matrimony.Com Ltd. v. Asst. CIT (2023)101 ITR 253 (Chennai) (Trib)
S. 37(1) : Business expenditure-Provision for scheme not contingent-Made on scientific basis-Own orders in earlier years-No contrary findings-Addition to be deleted.
Havells India Ltd. v. ACIT (LTU) (2023)101 ITR 81 (Delhi) (Trib)
S. 37(1) : Business expenditure-Interest on foreign currency loan-Loss on fluctuation of rates-Foreign exchange gains offered to tax-loss arising of the same to also be allowed.[S. 28(i)]
Praxair India P. Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2023) 101 ITR 640 (Bang.)(Trib.)