Imposition of personal penalty on the Partner of the Firm in ...

Partner Cleared of Personal Penalty in Tax Evasion Case Due to Lack of Evidence and Validity of Supplementary Agreement.

March 19, 2024

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Imposition of personal penalty on the Partner of the Firm in terms of Section 78A of the Finance Act, 1994 - The case involved the imposition of a personal penalty on one of the partners of a partnership firm for alleged tax evasion. The tribunal ruled in favor of the appellant, stating that there was insufficient evidence to hold them personally liable and citing extenuating circumstances affecting tax payments. Additionally, the validity of a supplementary agreement absolving the appellant from liability was questioned, leading to a decision in favor of the appellant.

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Imposition of personal penalty on the Partner of the Firm in ...

Partner Cleared of Personal Penalty in Tax Evasion Case Due to Lack of Evidence and Validity of Supplementary Agreement.

March 19, 2024

Case Laws Service Tax AT

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