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2023 (6) TMI 1267 - AT - Income Tax


Issues Involved:
1. Deletion of addition on account of profit from future & options.
2. Deletion of addition on account of unexplained increase in capital.
3. Deletion of addition on account of investments in F&O and equities from unexplained sources.

Summary:

1. Deletion of Addition on Account of Profit from Future & Options:
The Revenue challenged the deletion of an addition of Rs. 3,97,77,965/- made by the Assessing Officer (AO) on account of profit from futures and options. The AO had observed discrepancies in the profit figures declared by the assessee and those derived from brokers' statements. The AO issued a show cause notice and, upon receiving the assessee's response, rejected their contention, leading to the addition. The Learned Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) [Ld. CIT(A)] found the AO's calculations misleading and accepted the assessee's reconciliation statements, which demonstrated that the AO had misinterpreted the data, including taking into account rolled-over transactions and combining different types of trading profits. The Ld. CIT(A) deleted the addition except for a minor amount of Rs. 60,088/-. The Tribunal upheld the Ld. CIT(A)'s decision, noting no infirmity in the deletion of the addition.

2. Deletion of Addition on Account of Unexplained Increase in Capital:
The AO added Rs. 5,60,54,528/- to the assessee's income, considering it as unexplained capital introduced, as the capital balance in the previous year's Income Tax Return (ITR) was shown as Nil. The assessee explained that it was a mistake in the ITR filing and provided a reconciliation of capital accumulation from AY 2011-12 to the current year. The Ld. CIT(A) accepted the explanation, noting that the capital accumulation was fully explained and the AO did not provide adverse comments in the remand report. The Tribunal upheld the Ld. CIT(A)'s decision, confirming that the addition was not sustainable.

3. Deletion of Addition on Account of Investments in F&O and Equities from Unexplained Sources:
The AO added Rs. 80,70,224/- to the assessee's income, considering it as an unexplained investment in F&O and equities. The assessee provided a reconciliation chart explaining the source of funds, including withdrawals from firms, bank transfers, and profits from F&O, STCG, and LTCG. The Ld. CIT(A) found the explanation satisfactory and noted that the AO did not consider major profits from trading activities while making the addition. The Tribunal upheld the Ld. CIT(A)'s decision, agreeing that the source of funds was duly explained and dismissing the addition.

Conclusion:
The Tribunal dismissed the Revenue's appeal, upholding the Ld. CIT(A)'s decisions on all three issues. The order was pronounced on 16/06/2023.

 

 

 

 

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