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2016 (8) TMI 687 - AT - Income Tax


Issues:
1. Disallowance of expenses incurred for personal purposes.
2. Disallowance of foreign transfer expenses related to the profession.
3. Disallowance of charges for preparation and filing of Income Tax Return.
4. Disallowance of expenses for personal use of telephone, car maintenance, and car lease.
5. Disallowance of business promotion expenses.

Issue 1: Disallowance of expenses incurred for personal purposes
The Assessing Officer made an addition to the total income of the assessed on the grounds that expenses were incurred for personal purposes by the assessed for family members. The CIT(A) sustained the disallowance to a certain extent. The assessee argued that the disallowed foreign transfer expenses were related to the profession, supported by documents showing consultancy work for various firms. The Tribunal observed that the expenses were legitimate professional expenses not linked to personal use, directing the AO to allow them.

Issue 2: Disallowance of foreign transfer expenses related to the profession
The assessing officer disallowed foreign transfer expenses not reimbursed by clients, considering them personal in nature. The Tribunal disagreed, noting proper documentation of expenses and lack of evidence showing personal use. The Tribunal directed the AO to allow the expenses as professional expenses.

Issue 3: Disallowance of charges for preparation and filing of Income Tax Return
The AO disallowed charges for filing the Income Tax Return without a valid reason. The Tribunal held that since the assessed submitted audited financial statements and tax returns, the expenses were legitimate and directed the AO to allow them.

Issue 4: Disallowance of expenses for personal use of telephone, car maintenance, and car lease
The AO disallowed a portion of claimed expenses for personal use of telephone and car. The Tribunal found no evidence of exclusive personal use, reducing the disallowance to 15% of the claimed amount for personal and family use.

Issue 5: Disallowance of business promotion expenses
The AO disallowed business promotion expenses due to a lack of exact details linking them to the profession. The Tribunal observed that the expenses were for professional meetings at various locations and directed the AO to allow them, as they were essential for meeting clients and promoting the business.

In conclusion, the Tribunal partly allowed the assessee's appeal on various issues, directing the AO to allow legitimate professional expenses and reducing disallowances made without proper justification.

 

 

 

 

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