The ITAT upheld the CIT(A)'s deletion of additions made by the ...

Share Application Money from Non-Resident Investors Not Taxable Under Section 68 When Identity and Creditworthiness Properly Established

March 10, 2025

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The ITAT upheld the CIT(A)'s deletion of additions made by the AO under s.68 regarding share application money/premium received from non-resident investors. The Tribunal found the assessee had sufficiently proved the identity and creditworthiness of investors and transaction genuineness. Regarding trade payables, the ITAT determined s.68 was inapplicable as the disputed amounts represented outstanding liabilities for purchases rather than unexplained credits in the assessee's books. Following Kulwinder Singh, the Tribunal confirmed that s.68 provisions do not apply to amounts representing credit purchases. The Revenue's appeal was accordingly dismissed on both grounds.

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