ITAT upheld characterization of outstanding dues beyond agreed ...
Intra-group receivables beyond credit period recharacterized as financing, interest adjustment upheld.
December 27, 2024
Case Laws Income Tax AT
ITAT upheld characterization of outstanding dues beyond agreed credit period as separate international transaction of providing finance, requiring separate benchmarking. Interest adjustment limited to financial year under consideration. RBI COVID-19 relaxations not applicable to relevant period. No recharacterization of transaction by TPO. Commercial expediency for delayed receivables not established. Netting of receivables/payables permitted if demonstrated. Lack of show cause notice not fatal. Working capital adjustment to be considered for removing interest adjustment. MAT book profit computation remitted for rectification. Directed to grant tax credits after verification.
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