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S. 40(a)(i) : Amounts not deductible-Deduction at source-Purchase of computer-Not royalty-Not liable to deduct tax at source. [S. 9(1))(vi), 195]

Progress Software Solutions India P. Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2021) 90 ITR 70 (SN) / 214 TTJ 1 (SMC) (Mum.)(Trib.)

S. 37(1) : Business expenditure-Capital or revenue-Repair and renovation of leased premises-Allowable as revenue expenditure-Ex-gratia payment-Matter remanded. [ S. 43B]

Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd. v. ACIT (LTU) (2021) 90 ITR 85 (SN) (Bang.)(Trib.)

S. 37(1) : Business expenditure-Computer expense-Ad hoc basis-Without pointing out any defects, ad hoc disallowance was held to be not justified.

C. S. Datamation Research Services Pvt. Ltd. v. ITO (2021) 90 ITR 2 (SN.) (Delhi)(Trib.)

S. 37(1) : Business expenditure-Upfront fee-Term loan for acquiring fixed asset-Interest on loan taken on equipment-Allowable as revenue expenditure.

Brace Iron and Steel Pvt. Ltd. v. Add. CIT (2021) 90 ITR 582 (Delhi)(Trib.)

S. 36(1)(vii) : Bad debt-Co-Operative Bank-Fixed deposit with another Bank-Liquidation-Amount written off-Allowable as bad debt.

ACIT v. Himatnagar Nagrik Sahkari Bank Ltd. (2021) 90 ITR 64 (SN) (Ahd.)(Trib.)

S. 36(1)(va) : Any sum received from employees-Cheque deposited before due date-Cheque cleared after due date-Relevant date is date of deposit of cheque-Allowable deduction.

Pearey Lal and Sons (E. P.) Pvt. Ltd. v. ACIT (2021) 90 ITR 96 (SN) (Delhi)(Trib)

S. 35 : Scientific research expenditure-Research and development facility was approved by the DSIR-Entitle to weighted deduction. [S. 35(2AB)]

Nirmal Industrial Control P. Ltd. v. ACIT (2021) 90 ITR 34 (SN) (Mum.)(Trib.)

S. 32 : Depreciation-Goodwill-Non-compete payment-Technical knowhow and other assets-Eligible for depreciation. [S. 32 (1)(ii)]

Johnson Matthey Chemicals India P. Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2021) 90 ITR 75 (SN) (Pune)(Trib.)

S. 32 : Depreciation-Sale-cum-lease back transaction-Entitle to depreciation. [S. 43(1)]

Brace Iron and Steel Pvt. Ltd. v. Add. CIT (2021) 90 ITR 582 (Delhi)(Trib.)

S. 28(i) : Business loss-Foreign exchange loss-No depreciable assets-Allowable as revenue expenditure-Foreign exchange gain to be assessed as business income.

Paramount Communications Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2021) 90 ITR 20 (Delhi)(Trib.)