Profits and Gains Of Business/Profession

1. Overview of PGBP

Definition: Any income earned from carrying on a business or profession.
Relevant Sections: Section 28 to Section 44DB of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

2. Key Topics to Cover

A. Chargeability of PGBP [Section 28]

Income chargeable under this head includes:

Profits from any business or profession.
Compensation for loss of agency.
Income from speculative transactions.
Export incentives, e.g., duty drawbacks.

B. Deductions Allowed [Sections 30 to 37]

Expenses Related to Buildings:

Rent, repairs, and insurance of buildings used for business [Section 30].

Repairs and Insurance of Plant & Machinery [Section 31].
Depreciation [Section 32]:

Eligible assets: Building, machinery, furniture, and intangibles.
Rates as per Income Tax Rules.

Expenditure on Scientific Research [Section 35]:

Revenue and capital expenditure.

Amortization of Preliminary Expenses [Section 35D].
General Deductions [Section 37]:

Expenditure not covered in other sections.
Conditions: Must be wholly and exclusively for business purposes.

C. Disallowances and Expenses Restricted

General Disallowances [Section 40]:

Taxes paid outside India.
Payments to non-residents without TDS.

Payments to Specified Persons [Section 40A(2)]:

Disallowance if unreasonable or excessive.

Cash Payments above ₹10,000 [Section 40A(3)]:

Disallowed unless covered under Rule 6DD exceptions.

Provision for Gratuity [Section 40A(7)]:

Allowed only on actual payment.

Unpaid statutory liabilities [Section 43B]:

Deductions allowed only on actual payment.

D. Presumptive Taxation Schemes

Section 44AD:

Applicable to small businesses (turnover up to ₹3 crores if cashless).
Deemed profits: 8% (6% for digital receipts).

Section 44ADA:

For professionals (turnover up to ₹50 lakhs).
Deemed profits: 50% of gross receipts.

Section 44AE:

For transporters.
Income based on a fixed rate per vehicle.

E. Maintenance of Books of Accounts [Section 44AA]

Specified professionals and businesses must maintain prescribed books.

F. Tax Audit [Section 44AB]

Applicability:

Business: Turnover exceeds ₹1 crore (₹10 crore if cashless).
Profession: Gross receipts exceed ₹50 lakhs.

Section 30 – Deduction for Rent, Rates, Taxes, Repairs, and Insurance of Buildings

Applicable to premises used for business/profession.
Allowed Expenses:

Rent of the building.
Repairs (not capital repairs).
Insurance premium.
Municipal taxes.

Conditions:

The building must be owned or occupied for business use.
Personal expenses are not deductible.

Section 31: Repairs and Insurance of Machinery, Plant, and Furniture

Allowed Deductions:

Repairs (not of capital nature) incurred for:

Machinery.
Plant.
Furniture.

Insurance premiums for the above assets.

Key Points:

Only current repairs are allowed; repairs of a capital nature are not deductible.
Depreciation can be claimed separately for capital repairs under Section 32.

3. Section 32: Depreciation

Allowed Deductions:

Depreciation is allowed on:

Tangible assets (buildings, machinery, plant, furniture).
Intangible assets (goodwill, patents, trademarks, licenses, etc.).

Conditions for Claiming Depreciation

Ownership:

The assessee must own the asset (full or partial ownership).
Includes assets acquired under financial lease agreements.

Usage:

Asset must be used for business or profession.
Pro-rata depreciation is allowed for assets used partly for business and partly for personal purposes.

Block of Assets:

Depreciation is calculated for a block of assets.
A block is a group of assets with similar nature and depreciation rates.

Actual Cost:

Depreciation is based on the written-down value (WDV) of the block.
Adjustments are made for assets acquired, sold, discarded, or demolished during the year.

3. Rates of Depreciation for AY 2024-25

A. Tangible Assets

Asset	Rate of Depreciation
Buildings:
- Residential buildings	5%
- Non-residential buildings	10%
- Temporary structures	40%
Furniture and fittings	10%
Plant and machinery:
- General	15%
- Pollution control equipment	40%
- Energy-saving devices	40%
- Computers (including software)	40%
- Motor vehicles:
- Commercial vehicles	30%
- Others	15%

B. Intangible Assets

Intangible Asset	Rate of Depreciation
Know-how, patents, copyrights, trademarks, etc.	25%

4. Additional Depreciation [Section 32(1)(iia)]

To encourage manufacturing, additional depreciation is allowed for new plant and machinery.

Eligibility:

Assessee must be engaged in manufacturing or power generation.
Plant and machinery should be new.
Used in India.

Rate:

20% of the cost of new plant and machinery.
10% if used for less than 180 days during the financial year.

Exclusions:

Ships, aircraft, office appliances, and second-hand machinery are not eligible.

5. Unabsorbed Depreciation

If depreciation cannot be fully set off against income in a year, it can be carried forward indefinitely and adjusted against any income in subsequent years.

6. Depreciation on Assets Acquired During the Year

Used for ≥ 180 Days:

Full depreciation rate is allowed.

Used for < 180 Days:

50% of the normal depreciation rate is allowed.

Key Points:

Additional depreciation: Available at 20% for new plant/machinery used in manufacturing (15% from AY 2024-25).
Unabsorbed depreciation: Can be carried forward indefinitely.

4. Section 33AB: Tea, Coffee, and Rubber Development Account

Allowed Deductions:

Businesses involved in growing and manufacturing tea, coffee, or rubber can claim deductions for deposits made in a special account with NABARD or any approved institution.

Conditions:

Maximum deduction: 40% of profit from the business before claiming this deduction.

5. Section 33ABA: Site Restoration Fund

Allowed Deductions:

Businesses engaged in the extraction of petroleum or natural gas can deposit funds in a special account with SBI or other approved institutions for site restoration.

Conditions:

Maximum deduction: 20% of profit from the business.

6. Section 35: Expenditure on Scientific Research

Allowed Deductions:

Own Business:

Revenue expenditure (e.g., salaries, materials, etc.).
Capital expenditure (excluding land).

Contribution to Approved Institutions:

Donations to research associations, universities, or approved companies for scientific research are eligible for weighted deduction (100% of the amount).

7. Section 35AD: Investment-Linked Deduction

Allowed Deductions:

100% deduction for capital expenditure (excluding land, goodwill, and financial instruments) incurred for specified businesses:

Setting up a cold chain facility.
Warehousing for agricultural produce.
Affordable housing projects, etc.

Key Points:

This deduction is investment-linked, not profit-linked.

8. Section 35CCA: Expenditure on Rural Development

Allowed Deductions:

Expenditure incurred for promoting rural development programs or projects approved by the government.

9. Section 35CCD: Expenditure on Skill Development

Allowed Deductions:

100% deduction for expenses incurred by companies for approved skill development projects.

10. Section 36: Other Specific Deductions

Allowed Deductions:

Insurance Premium:

For stocks or goods against risk of loss/damage.

Bonus or Commission to Employees:

Deductible if paid within the due date of filing the return.

Interest on Borrowed Capital:

For loans used for business purposes.

Employer Contributions:

Provident Fund, ESI, or any other approved funds.

11. Section 37: General Deduction

Allowed Deductions:

Any expense not specifically covered under Sections 30–36 but incurred:

Wholly and exclusively for the business.
Not of a capital nature.
Not for personal use.

Examples:

Advertising expenses.
Legal fees.
Traveling and conveyance costs.
Expenses for staff welfare.

Disallowed Expenses:

Expenses incurred for illegal purposes or in violation of law (e.g., fines, penalties, bribes).

1. Section 40: Amounts Not Deductible

This section specifies items that are not deductible while computing income under PGBP. The disallowances are classified based on the nature of expenses or payments.

Key Provisions

a) Section 40(a): Disallowance for Non-Compliance with TDS

40(a)(i): Payments made outside India or to a non-resident:

If TDS is not deducted or deposited, the expense is disallowed.
Allowed in the year TDS is deposited.

40(a)(ia): Payments to residents:

If TDS is not deducted or deposited on amounts like interest, commission, brokerage, rent, etc., 30% of the expense is disallowed.

b) Section 40(b): Payments to Partners

Interest on Partner’s Capital:

Deduction allowed up to 12% per annum.

Remuneration to Partners:

Deductible only if:

Authorized by the partnership deed.
Within the limits specified in Section 40(b):

On the first ₹3 lakh of book profit: ₹1.5 lakh or 90% (whichever is higher).
On balance profit: 60%.

c) Section 40(a)(ii): Taxes on Income

Income tax, wealth tax, or any similar tax on profits are not deductible.

Example: Corporate tax, GST late fees, or penalties are not allowed.

d) Section 40(a)(iii): Salary Outside India

Salary paid outside India is disallowed if:

Tax is not deducted at source.
TDS is not deposited within the due date.

e) Section 40A(i): Other Payments

Certain payments to relatives or related parties may be disallowed if:

Not at arm's length or are unreasonable.

2. Section 40A: Disallowance of Certain Expenses

This section addresses specific disallowances to prevent abuse of deductions.

Key Provisions

a) Section 40A(2): Payments to Related Parties

Excessive or unreasonable payments to relatives or associated persons are disallowed to the extent they exceed a reasonable amount.

Example: Excessive salary to a family member.

b) Section 40A(3): Payments in Cash

Cash payments exceeding ₹10,000 in a day to a single person are disallowed.

For transport operators: Limit is ₹35,000.

Exceptions:

Payments due to emergencies (e.g., hospital bills, natural calamities).

c) Section 40A(7): Gratuity

Deduction for gratuity is allowed only if:

Paid to an approved gratuity fund.
Actual payment is made to the employee.

3. Section 41: Recovery of Deductions or Remission of Liability

This section governs situations where a previously allowed expense is recovered or a liability is remitted.

Key Provisions

a) Recovery of Deduction

If a business expense claimed as a deduction in the past is recovered, it is treated as business income.

Example: Bad debts allowed as a deduction earlier but recovered later.

b) Remission of Liability

If a liability (e.g., unpaid creditors) is remitted or written back, it is treated as income.

4. Section 42: Special Provisions for Mineral Extraction

This section allows specific deductions for businesses involved in mineral extraction under agreements with the government.

5. Section 43: Definitions for PGBP

This section defines various terms for calculating PGBP income.

Key Definitions

Actual Cost: Cost of an asset reduced by any subsidies or grants received.
Written Down Value (WDV): The depreciated value of an asset.

6. Section 43A: Exchange Rate Fluctuations

Deals with adjustments in the actual cost of an asset due to changes in the exchange rate when purchasing assets from outside India.

7. Section 43B: Deductions on Actual Payment Basis

This section allows deductions only when actual payment is made for certain specified expenses, even if the expense is accounted for on an accrual basis.

Key Provisions

Expenses Covered:

Taxes: GST, customs duty, etc.
Employer Contributions: Provident fund, gratuity, superannuation fund.
Interest on Borrowed Capital: If payable to banks or financial institutions.
Leave Encashment: Expenses related to employee leave encashment.

Key Conditions:

Payment must be made on or before the due date of filing the return under Section 139(1) to claim the deduction.
Non-compliance results in disallowance.

Comparison Table: Key Sections for Disallowance

Section	Nature of Disallowance	Key Points
40	Specific expenses disallowed	Non-compliance with TDS, unreasonable payments to partners, taxes on income, etc.
40A	General restrictions on certain payments	Cash payments > ₹10,000, unreasonable payments to related parties, gratuity, etc.
41	Recovery of deductions/remission of liability	Recovered amounts treated as business income.
43B	Payments deductible only on actual payment	Covers taxes, employer contributions, interest, and leave encashment.

Definition of Speculative Transaction (Section 43(5)):

A speculative transaction is defined as:

"A transaction in which a contract for the purchase or sale of any commodity, stock, or shares is settled otherwise than by actual delivery or transfer of the commodity or scrips."

In simpler terms:

It involves buying and selling without actual delivery or transfer.
The profit or loss is based purely on price fluctuations.

2. Examples of Speculative Transactions:

Intraday trading in shares (buying and selling shares within the same day).
Futures or options contracts that are squared off without actual delivery.

3. Exceptions to Speculative Transactions:

Certain transactions are not treated as speculative transactions under the law:

Hedging Transactions: Contracts entered into to guard against price fluctuations in respect of stock or raw materials.
Jobbing Transactions: Transactions for the business of arbitrage.
Forward Contracts: For actual delivery of goods, shares, or commodities.
Trading in Derivatives: Transactions in eligible securities, as per SEBI guidelines, carried out on a recognized stock exchange.

4. Speculative Income:

Speculative income arises from speculative transactions, i.e., profit earned due to favorable price differences in speculative activities.
Example: Intraday share trading where a trader earns ₹10,000 profit without taking delivery of shares.

5. Tax Treatment of Speculative Income:

Income Head: Speculative income is taxable under the head "Profits and Gains from Business or Profession."
Separate Computation: Speculative profits and losses are computed separately from regular business income.
Carry Forward of Losses:

Speculative losses can be set off only against speculative profits.
Unabsorbed speculative losses can be carried forward for 4 assessment years to set off against speculative income in future years.

Tax Rate: Speculative income is taxed as per applicable slab rates.

6. Depreciation on Assets Acquired During the Year

Used for ≥ 180 Days:

Full depreciation rate is allowed.

Used for < 180 Days:

50% of the normal depreciation rate is allowed.

Exam Preparation Tips

Section	Nature of Expense	Key Features
30	Rent, Repairs, Taxes, and Insurance of Building	Expenses related to buildings used for business purposes, such as rent or repairs, are deductible.
31	Repairs and Insurance of Machinery, Plant, and Furniture	Only current repairs and insurance premiums are allowed (not capital repairs).
32	Depreciation	Deduction for wear and tear of tangible/intangible assets used in business/profession.
33AB	Tea, Coffee, and Rubber Development Account	Deduction for deposits made in a special account for growing and manufacturing specified goods.
33ABA	Site Restoration Fund	Deduction for expenses on site restoration in petroleum/natural gas extraction.
35	Expenditure on Scientific Research	Includes own scientific research or contributions to approved institutions.
35AD	Capital Expenditure on Specified Businesses	100% deduction for specified sectors like cold storage, affordable housing, etc.
36	Other Specific Deductions	Includes insurance premiums, interest on borrowed capital, employee bonuses, and PF contributions.

Section 31 – Repairs and Insurance of Machinery, Plant, and Furniture

Deductible Expenses:

Current repairs to machinery, plant, or furniture.
Insurance premiums.

Key Points:

Repairs should not enhance the life of the asset (capital repairs are disallowed).
Assets must be used in business or profession.

Section 32 – Depreciation

Depreciation is allowed on tangible and intangible assets used in business.
Rates as per IT Rules:

Building, machinery, plant, furniture: Refer to prescribed rates.
Intangibles: 25%.

Key Provisions:

Additional depreciation (20%) for new plant/machinery (not for second-hand).
Block of assets concept applies.

Section 32AD – Investment in New Plant and Machinery in Specified Backward Areas

Eligible Businesses: Manufacturing in notified backward states.
Deduction: 15% of the actual cost of new plant and machinery.
Conditions:

Asset must not be sold within 5 years.
Benefit available in notified areas only.

Section 33AB – Tea, Coffee, and Rubber Development Account

Eligible Assessee: Businesses growing tea, coffee, or rubber.
Deduction:

Amount deposited in a special account with NABARD or other specified banks.
Maximum: 40% of profits.

Conditions:

Amount should be used for specified development purposes.
Withdrawal for non-specified purposes attracts tax.

Section 33ABA – Site Restoration Fund

Applicable to: Businesses involved in the extraction of petroleum/natural gas.
Deduction: Deposits in the site restoration account.
Limit: Lesser of the amount deposited or 20% of profits.

Section 35 – Deduction for Scientific Research

Types of Deductions:

Revenue Expenditure: 100% deduction for in-house R&D.
Capital Expenditure: Allowed except for land.
Contribution to approved research institutions or universities.

Key Points:

Weighted deductions have been discontinued.

Section 35AD – Capital Expenditure for Specified Businesses

Eligible Businesses: E.g., cold chain facilities, warehousing, hotels, etc.
Deduction: 100% of capital expenditure (except land, goodwill).
Conditions:

Business must commence operations before the specified date.

Section 35CCC – Expenditure on Agricultural Extension Projects

Deduction: 150% of expenditure on approved projects.

Section 35D – Amortization of Preliminary Expenses

Deduction: 1/5th of eligible preliminary expenses over 5 years.
Eligible Expenses:

Incorporation expenses.
Public issue of shares.

Limit: 5% of the project cost or capital employed.

Section 35E – Deduction for Prospecting of Minerals

Amortized over 10 years for capital expenditure incurred.

Section 36 – Specific Deductions

Key Deductions:

Insurance premiums for stock and employees.
Interest on borrowed capital.
Contributions to approved gratuity funds.
Bad debts written off.
Employers' contribution to provident or superannuation funds.

Section 37 – General Deductions

Deduction for any expenditure:

Not covered under other sections.
Wholly and exclusively for business.
Not personal or capital in nature.

Disallowed: Expenditure for illegal purposes or prohibited by law.

Sections 40 to 43B – Disallowances and Special Provisions

Section 40 – Expenses Disallowed

Payments to non-residents without TDS.
Excessive payments to related parties.
Salary to partners beyond permissible limits.

Section 40A – Specific Disallowances

Cash Payments: Disallowed if exceeding ₹10,000 (exceptions apply).
Payments to Relatives: Disallowed if unreasonable.

Section 43B – Deductions on Payment Basis

Allowed only if actually paid by due date:

Taxes, duties, bonus, PF contributions, etc.

Section 44AD – Presumptive Taxation for Small Businesses

Applicability: Turnover ≤ ₹3 crore (if 95% receipts digital).
Deemed Profits: 8% of turnover (6% for digital).

Section 44ADA – Presumptive Taxation for Professionals

Applicability: Gross receipts ≤ ₹50 lakhs.
Deemed Profits: 50% of gross receipts.

Section 44AE – Presumptive Taxation for Transporters

Eligibility: Up to 10 goods carriages.
Deemed Income: ₹1,000 per ton per month for heavy vehicles.

Sections 44AA and 44AB – Books of Accounts and Audit

Section 44AA: Mandatory maintenance of books for specified professions/businesses.
Section 44AB: Audit required if turnover exceeds ₹1 crore (₹10 crore for digital).

Sections 44BB to 44DB – Special Provisions

Section 44BB: Income from oil exploration.
Section 44DB: Amortization of expenses for amalgamation/demerger.

Key Notes for AY 2024-25

Stay updated with the latest amendments in Finance Act 2023.
Refer to ICAI’s case laws and practical illustrations.
Focus on limits and conditions in each section.

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Presumptive Taxation is a simplified taxation scheme under the Income Tax Act, 1961, where the income of small businesses, professionals, and transporters is calculated on a presumptive basis, i.e., a fixed percentage of turnover or gross receipts is deemed as income. It reduces the burden of maintaining detailed books of accounts and undergoing tax audits, provided certain conditions are met.

Key Features of Presumptive Taxation

Simplifies tax compliance for small taxpayers.
Deemed income is based on predefined percentages.
No need to maintain detailed books of accounts.
Not mandatory but optional. If opted out, normal provisions apply.

Relevant Sections under Presumptive Taxation

1. Section 44AD – Presumptive Taxation for Small Businesses

Applicability:

For resident individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and partnership firms (not LLPs).
Applicable to businesses with a turnover/gross receipts ≤ ₹3 crore (if 95% or more receipts are digital).

Deemed Income:

8% of turnover (if cash transactions).
6% of turnover (if digital receipts).

Conditions:

The assessee should not maintain detailed books of accounts.
Declaring income less than the presumptive rate requires:

Maintaining books of accounts.
Getting accounts audited under Section 44AB if total income exceeds the basic exemption limit.

Exclusions:

Businesses involved in plying, hiring, or leasing goods carriages.
Professionals (covered under Section 44ADA).
Agency businesses and commission income.

Key Points:

Deductions for expenses (e.g., rent, depreciation) are deemed included in the presumptive income.
Advance tax must be paid in a single installment by 15th March.

2. Section 44ADA – Presumptive Taxation for Professionals

Applicability:

For resident individuals or partnership firms (not LLPs).
Applicable to specified professions with gross receipts ≤ ₹50 lakhs.

Specified professions include legal, medical, engineering, accountancy, architecture, consultancy, technical consultancy, etc.

Deemed Income:

50% of gross receipts.

Conditions:

If the actual income is lower than 50% of gross receipts, books of accounts must be maintained, and a tax audit is required under Section 44AB if the total income exceeds the basic exemption limit.

Exclusions:

Not available for LLPs or non-specified professions.

Key Points:

No separate deductions (e.g., rent, depreciation) are allowed as they are deemed included.

3. Section 44AE – Presumptive Taxation for Transporters

Applicability:

For individuals, HUFs, firms (including LLPs) engaged in the business of plying, hiring, or leasing goods carriages.
Applicable to those owning a maximum of 10 goods vehicles at any time during the year.

Deemed Income:

₹1,000 per ton per month for heavy goods vehicles (gross weight ≥ 12 MT).
₹7,500 per month for other vehicles.

Conditions:

If income is declared lower than the deemed income, books of accounts must be maintained, and a tax audit is required if total income exceeds the basic exemption limit.

Key Points:

Actual expenses like fuel, repairs, and depreciation are deemed included.

Comparison of Sections 44AD, 44ADA, and 44AE

Feature	Section 44AD	Section 44ADA	Section 44AE
Applicability	Small businesses	Specified professionals	Transporters
Turnover/Gross Receipt Limit	₹3 crore (digital receipts)	₹50 lakhs	Max 10 goods vehicles owned
Deemed Income	8% (cash), 6% (digital)	50% of gross receipts	₹7,500/month or ₹1,000/ton/month
Audit Requirement	If income < presumptive and total income exceeds basic exemption limit	If income < 50% and exceeds basic exemption limit	If income < presumptive and exceeds basic exemption limit
Separate Deductions	Not allowed	Not allowed	Not allowed

Advantages of Presumptive Taxation

Simplified record-keeping.
No detailed profit & loss account required.
Reduces compliance costs.

1. Section 44AD: Presumptive Taxation for Small Businesses

Turnover/Gross Receipt Limit:

Applicable to businesses with turnover or gross receipts up to ₹3 crores if at least 95% of receipts are digital or through banking channels.
If cash receipts exceed 5%, the limit is ₹2 crores.

Deemed Percentage of Income:

8% of turnover or gross receipts (for cash transactions).
6% of turnover or gross receipts (for digital receipts).

Example:

A small business has a turnover of ₹1.5 crore, with ₹1 crore through digital payments.

Presumptive Income = ₹1 crore × 6% + ₹50 lakh × 8% = ₹6 lakh + ₹4 lakh = ₹10 lakh.

2. Section 44ADA: Presumptive Taxation for Professionals

Turnover/Gross Receipt Limit:

Applicable to specified professionals (e.g., doctors, lawyers, architects) with gross receipts up to ₹50 lakhs.

Deemed Percentage of Income:

50% of gross receipts.

Example:

A lawyer earns gross receipts of ₹40 lakh during the financial year.

Presumptive Income = ₹40 lakh × 50% = ₹20 lakh.

3. Section 44AE: Presumptive Taxation for Transporters

Turnover/Gross Receipt Limit:

No specific turnover limit, but the scheme applies only if the taxpayer owns a maximum of 10 goods vehicles at any time during the year.

Deemed Income:

For heavy goods vehicles (gross vehicle weight ≥ 12 metric tons):

₹1,000 per ton per month.

For other goods vehicles:

₹7,500 per vehicle per month.

Example:

A transporter owns 2 heavy vehicles (15 tons each) and 3 light vehicles.

Heavy Vehicles Income = 2 × 15 tons × ₹1,000 × 12 months = ₹3.6 lakh.
Light Vehicles Income = 3 × ₹7,500 × 12 months = ₹2.7 lakh.
Total Presumptive Income = ₹3.6 lakh + ₹2.7 lakh = ₹6.3 lakh.

Comparison of Turnover Limits and Percentages

Section	Applicable To	Turnover/Gross Receipt Limit	Deemed Income Percentage
44AD	Small Businesses	₹3 crore (if 95% digital); otherwise ₹2 crore	8% (cash), 6% (digital)
44ADA	Specified Professionals	₹50 lakhs	50% of gross receipts
44AE	Transporters (goods vehicles)	No turnover limit; max 10 vehicles owned	₹1,000/ton/month (heavy), ₹7,500/month (others)

Key Notes for Exam Preparation:

Turnover Limits:

Remember ₹3 crore (digital) for 44AD and ₹50 lakhs for 44ADA.

Percentages:

Focus on 6% (digital) and 8% (cash) under 44AD, and 50% for 44ADA.

44AE Computation:

Pay attention to the differentiation between heavy goods vehicles and other vehicles.

Key Provisions of Section 40A

1. Section 40A(2) – Payment to Related Parties

Objective: To prevent unreasonable payments to related parties.
Provisions:

Payments to related parties (e.g., relatives, associated entities) should not exceed a fair market value (FMV).
Disallowance: The excess amount above FMV is disallowed.

Related Parties Include:

Relatives (spouse, brother, sister, etc.).
Director, partner, or their relatives.
Substantial interest entities (person/entity holding ≥ 20% of voting rights or profit share).

Example:

If a business pays ₹1 lakh as rent to a relative where FMV is ₹70,000:

₹30,000 (excess payment) will be disallowed.

2. Section 40A(3) – Restriction on Cash Payments

Objective: To discourage cash transactions and promote digital payments.
Provisions:

Disallowance: Expenses paid in cash exceeding ₹10,000 in a single day to a single person are disallowed.
For transporters: The cash limit is ₹35,000.

Exceptions:

Payments to government authorities (e.g., tax payments).
Payments in areas without banking facilities.
Other circumstances notified by the government.

Example:

If a business pays ₹20,000 in cash for an expense, only ₹10,000 will be allowed as a deduction.

3. Section 40A(3A) – Subsequent Cash Payments

Objective: Extends the scope of cash payment disallowance to deferred payments.
Provisions:

If an expense was initially allowed but later settled in cash exceeding ₹10,000 in a single day, the deduction is reversed in the year of payment.

Example:

A business purchased goods on credit for ₹15,000 and later paid in cash. The ₹15,000 will be disallowed in the year of cash payment.

4. Section 40A(7) – Provisions for Gratuity

Objective: To regulate the deduction of gratuity expenses.
Provisions:

Deduction for gratuity is allowed only when:

It is paid to employees.
It is paid to an approved gratuity fund.

Disallowance: Provisions made for future gratuity payments (except statutory obligations) are disallowed.

Example:

If a business creates a provision for gratuity of ₹2 lakh but doesn’t deposit it in an approved fund, the entire ₹2 lakh is disallowed.

5. Section 40A(9) – Contributions to Unapproved Funds

Objective: To prevent misuse of funds by claiming deductions for non-approved contributions.
Provisions:

Contributions to any fund, trust, or institution (not approved under the Act) are disallowed.

Example:

If a business donates ₹50,000 to an unapproved welfare fund, the amount will be disallowed.

6. Section 40A(10) – Reimbursement of Expenses

Provisions:

Expenses reimbursed by government or any other authority are not deductible.

Important Notes for Section 40A

Reasonable Payments:

Ensure payments to related parties are substantiated with proper documentation and match FMV.

Cash Transactions:

Split payments to avoid disallowance is not allowed (aggregate payments are considered).

Gratuity and Funds:

Only payments to approved funds are allowed.

Record-Keeping:

Maintain proper invoices, FMV reports, and digital transaction proofs.

Key Takeaways for CA Inter Aspirants

Limits:

₹10,000 for cash payments (₹35,000 for transporters).

Exceptions:

Focus on specific exceptions under 40A(3) for case-study-based questions.

Practical Application:

Solve problems with FMV and related party adjustments.

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For CA Inter exam preparation, understanding Section 40A(3) is crucial as it deals with disallowance of expenses paid in cash exceeding ₹10,000. Below are case-study-based questions that can help in understanding the application of Section 40A(3) and its exceptions.

Key Takeaways for CA Inter Exam Preparation:

Limit: Cash payments exceeding ₹10,000 in a single day to a single person are disallowed, but there are exceptions.
Exceptions:

Payments to the government.
Payments made in areas with no banking facilities.
Payments to transporters up to ₹35,000.

Key Focus Areas:

Transactions involving related parties.
Cash transactions where the aggregate amount exceeds ₹10,000.
Split payments are not allowed to evade the limit.

These case studies will help in building a strong conceptual understanding and will also aid in solving practical problems for your exams.

Let me know if you need further clarification or more practice problems!

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Maintenance of Books of Accounts [Section 44AA] F. Tax Audit [Section 44AB] for ca inter exam preparation

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Section 44AA: Maintenance of Books of Accounts

Section 44AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, deals with the maintenance of books of accounts by taxpayers carrying on business or profession. It mandates the type of records that need to be maintained and the conditions under which the taxpayer is required to maintain books of accounts.

Key Provisions of Section 44AA

1. Who is Required to Maintain Books of Accounts?

Business or Profession: Any person (individual, HUF, or partnership firm) carrying on a business or profession is required to maintain books of accounts if their income exceeds the basic exemption limit.
Presumptive Taxation (Section 44AD/44ADA/44AE): If a person opts for presumptive taxation, they are not required to maintain detailed books of accounts unless they declare income lower than the presumptive rate.

2. Types of Businesses/Professions Required to Maintain Books:

Businesses: All businesses except those opting for presumptive taxation under Section 44AD (for turnover below ₹3 crore) or 44AE (transporters with fewer than 10 vehicles).
Professionals: All professionals, including those who qualify under Section 44ADA (presumptive taxation for professionals with receipts below ₹50 lakh), need to maintain books of accounts.

3. Books of Accounts to be Maintained:

For Business:

Cash Book and Bank Book for all receipts and payments.
Journal and Ledger for recording transactions.
Stock Register for maintaining records of stock (if applicable).
Sales and Purchase Registers (for those who deal with goods).

For Profession:

Cash Book and Bank Book.
Register of Assets and Depreciation Schedule.
Record of professional receipts and payments.

4. Record Retention:

Books of accounts and documents should be kept for a minimum of 6 years from the end of the assessment year to which they relate.

5. When is Maintenance of Books not Required?

If the taxpayer’s income does not exceed ₹2.5 lakh (for individuals) or ₹3 lakh (for HUFs or partnership firms), books of accounts are not required to be maintained.
However, professionals earning income under Section 44ADA with receipts less than ₹50 lakh can opt for presumptive taxation and are not required to maintain detailed accounts unless they are claiming income lower than the prescribed rate.

Section 44AB: Tax Audit

Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, deals with tax audit for businesses and professionals, specifying when a tax audit is required to be conducted and the associated provisions.

Key Provisions of Section 44AB

1. Who is Required to Get a Tax Audit?

A tax audit is required for the following cases:

Business (other than those opting for presumptive taxation under Section 44AD/44AE):

Turnover exceeds ₹1 crore in a financial year. If the business opts for presumptive taxation under Section 44AD and declares income lower than the prescribed rate, they must get an audit done.

Professionals (under Section 44ADA):

Gross receipts exceed ₹50 lakh in a financial year.

Presumptive Taxation under Section 44AD:

If the turnover exceeds ₹2 crore (from FY 2020-21 onwards), and the taxpayer claims income lower than the prescribed 6%/8%, a tax audit is required.

2. Consequences of Not Getting a Tax Audit Done:

Penalty: If a tax audit is not conducted when required, a penalty of ₹1.5 lakh can be levied under Section 271B.
Failure to comply: The taxpayer will be liable to pay tax on the total income without the benefit of deductions for expenses incurred, as proper accounting records won't be available.

3. Due Date for Tax Audit Report:

The report must be submitted by 30th September of the assessment year for individuals, HUFs, or other entities.

4. Who Can Conduct the Tax Audit?

The tax audit must be conducted by a chartered accountant (CA) who is eligible under the Income Tax Act.

5. Exemptions from Tax Audit:

Businesses with turnover up to ₹1 crore (Section 44AD) or presumptive tax schemes (Section 44AE) do not need to undergo a tax audit.
Professionals with gross receipts up to ₹50 lakh under Section 44ADA are also exempt from tax audit.

6. Audit Report Contents:

The audit report includes details like the taxpayer’s income, deductions, expenses, and comments on whether the books of accounts are maintained as per the prescribed rules. The auditor also certifies if the financial statements are in accordance with the applicable tax laws.

Key Points for CA Inter Exam Preparation

1. Section 44AA – Maintenance of Books of Accounts:

Who must maintain records: All businesses and professionals, except those opting for presumptive taxation (Section 44AD, 44ADA, 44AE).
What books to maintain: Cash Book, Bank Book, Sales/Purchase Register, and Stock Register for businesses; Cash Book, Depreciation Register, and Professional Receipts Register for professionals.
Retention: Maintain books for at least 6 years.

2. Section 44AB – Tax Audit:

Threshold limits for tax audit:

₹1 crore for businesses.
₹50 lakh for professionals.
₹2 crore for businesses under presumptive taxation if income is less than the prescribed percentage.

Penalty for failure: ₹1.5 lakh for not getting a tax audit.
Due Date: 30th September of the assessment year.

Example Questions for Practice

Question on Maintenance of Books:

XYZ Ltd. is a business firm with a turnover of ₹90 lakhs. It opted for presumptive taxation under Section 44AD. Is it required to maintain books of accounts? Explain.

Question on Tax Audit:

ABC Pvt. Ltd., a business with a turnover of ₹1.2 crore, is required to get a tax audit done. The firm opted for presumptive taxation under Section 44AD. Discuss the tax audit requirements and the due date for the audit report.

Tips for Preparation:

Focus on thresholds: Understand the specific limits for businesses and professionals to know when books must be maintained and when a tax audit is required.
Exceptions to rules: Review exceptions like presumptive taxation schemes and professionals under Section 44ADA.
Practical Application: Solve practical problems based on the maintenance of books and tax audit reports.

Feel free to reach out for more clarification or practice questions!

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Explain the detailed concepts of all deductions under Sections 30–37 for ca inter exam preparation for the assessment year 2024-25

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Deductions Under Sections 30–37: Detailed Concepts

Sections 30–37 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, deal with the deductions for expenses that are allowed while calculating income under the head "Profits and Gains of Business or Profession (PGBP)". These sections ensure that legitimate business expenses are deducted from gross receipts to arrive at the taxable income.

1. Section 30: Rent, Rates, Taxes, Repairs, and Insurance of Buildings

Allowed Deductions:

Expenses related to buildings used for the purpose of the business/profession:

Rent of the building.
Repairs (if not capital in nature).
Insurance premium for protecting the building.
Municipal taxes or similar levies.

Key Points:

If the building is owned, only expenses for repairs and insurance are allowed.
If the building is rented, rent and other expenses (e.g., repairs borne by the tenant) are allowed.

2. Section 31: Repairs and Insurance of Machinery, Plant, and Furniture

Allowed Deductions:

Repairs (not of capital nature) incurred for:

Machinery.
Plant.
Furniture.

Insurance premiums for the above assets.

Key Points:

Only current repairs are allowed; repairs of a capital nature are not deductible.
Depreciation can be claimed separately for capital repairs under Section 32.

3. Section 32: Depreciation

Allowed Deductions:

Depreciation is allowed on:

Tangible assets (buildings, machinery, plant, furniture).
Intangible assets (goodwill, patents, trademarks, licenses, etc.).

Conditions:

The asset must be owned (fully or partly) by the taxpayer.
The asset must be used for business/profession during the year.

Rates:

Depreciation is calculated as per the Income Tax Rules, either on a Written Down Value (WDV) or Straight-Line Basis (SLB) (specified for certain businesses).

Key Points:

Additional depreciation: Available at 20% for new plant/machinery used in manufacturing (15% from AY 2024-25).
Unabsorbed depreciation: Can be carried forward indefinitely.

4. Section 33AB: Tea, Coffee, and Rubber Development Account

Allowed Deductions:

Businesses involved in growing and manufacturing tea, coffee, or rubber can claim deductions for deposits made in a special account with NABARD or any approved institution.

Conditions:

Maximum deduction: 40% of profit from the business before claiming this deduction.

5. Section 33ABA: Site Restoration Fund

Allowed Deductions:

Businesses engaged in the extraction of petroleum or natural gas can deposit funds in a special account with SBI or other approved institutions for site restoration.

Conditions:

Maximum deduction: 20% of profit from the business.

6. Section 35: Expenditure on Scientific Research

Allowed Deductions:

Own Business:

Revenue expenditure (e.g., salaries, materials, etc.).
Capital expenditure (excluding land).

Contribution to Approved Institutions:

Donations to research associations, universities, or approved companies for scientific research are eligible for weighted deduction (100% of the amount).

7. Section 35AD: Investment-Linked Deduction

Allowed Deductions:

100% deduction for capital expenditure (excluding land, goodwill, and financial instruments) incurred for specified businesses:

Setting up a cold chain facility.
Warehousing for agricultural produce.
Affordable housing projects, etc.

Key Points:

This deduction is investment-linked, not profit-linked.

8. Section 35CCA: Expenditure on Rural Development

Allowed Deductions:

Expenditure incurred for promoting rural development programs or projects approved by the government.

9. Section 35CCD: Expenditure on Skill Development

Allowed Deductions:

100% deduction for expenses incurred by companies for approved skill development projects.

10. Section 36: Other Specific Deductions

Allowed Deductions:

Insurance Premium:

For stocks or goods against risk of loss/damage.

Bonus or Commission to Employees:

Deductible if paid within the due date of filing the return.

Interest on Borrowed Capital:

For loans used for business purposes.

Employer Contributions:

Provident Fund, ESI, or any other approved funds.

11. Section 37: General Deduction

Allowed Deductions:

Any expense not specifically covered under Sections 30–36 but incurred:

Wholly and exclusively for the business.
Not of a capital nature.
Not for personal use.

Examples:

Advertising expenses.
Legal fees.
Traveling and conveyance costs.

Disallowed Expenses:

Expenses incurred for illegal purposes or in violation of law (e.g., fines, penalties, bribes).

Key Notes for Exam Preparation

Section 30–37 Framework:

Understand the difference between specific deductions (30–36) and general deductions (37).

Exam Tip:

Questions often involve distinguishing between revenue and capital expenses.
For Section 37, focus on the term "wholly and exclusively for business".

Illustrations:

Solve case studies where expenses are disallowed for personal use or capital nature.

Memorize Limits:

For Sections 33AB, 33ABA, and others, focus on the percentage limits for deductions.

Let me know if you need detailed examples or more practice problems for any specific section!

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Section 30–37 Framework: Difference Between Specific Deductions (Sections 30–36) and General Deductions (Section 37)

Understanding the distinction between specific deductions under Sections 30–36 and general deductions under Section 37 is crucial for CA Inter exam preparation, as it determines how business expenses are treated under the Income Tax Act.

1. Specific Deductions (Sections 30–36)

These deductions are narrowly defined and pertain to specific types of expenses related to business or profession.

Section	Nature of Expense	Key Features
30	Rent, Repairs, Taxes, and Insurance of Building	Expenses related to buildings used for business purposes, such as rent or repairs, are deductible.
31	Repairs and Insurance of Machinery, Plant, and Furniture	Only current repairs and insurance premiums are allowed (not capital repairs).
32	Depreciation	Deduction for wear and tear of tangible/intangible assets used in business/profession.
33AB	Tea, Coffee, and Rubber Development Account	Deduction for deposits made in a special account for growing and manufacturing specified goods.
33ABA	Site Restoration Fund	Deduction for expenses on site restoration in petroleum/natural gas extraction.
35	Expenditure on Scientific Research	Includes own scientific research or contributions to approved institutions.
35AD	Capital Expenditure on Specified Businesses	100% deduction for specified sectors like cold storage, affordable housing, etc.
36	Other Specific Deductions	Includes insurance premiums, interest on borrowed capital, employee bonuses, and PF contributions.

Key Points About Specific Deductions (Sections 30–36):

Categorized Deductions: Expenses are directly linked to their nature and must satisfy specific conditions for allowance.
Nature of Expenses:

Primarily covers business-related fixed and recurring costs.
Includes both revenue and capital expenditures, but capital expenses are usually subject to depreciation under Section 32.

Limitations:

These deductions are only allowed for the specified purposes mentioned in each section.
Personal or non-business-related expenses are not allowed.

2. General Deduction (Section 37)

This section provides a residual deduction for business expenses that do not fall under Sections 30–36.

Key Features:

Scope: Covers expenses not specified elsewhere but incurred wholly and exclusively for the purpose of business or profession.
Conditions:

Expense must be revenue in nature, not capital.
Expense should not be for personal purposes.
Expense should not be prohibited by law (e.g., bribes, penalties, or illegal expenses).

Examples:

Advertising expenses.
Legal and professional fees.
Traveling expenses.
Expenses for staff welfare.

Differences Between Sections 30–36 and Section 37

Aspect	Specific Deductions (30–36)	General Deductions (37)
Scope	Limited to specific types of expenses explicitly mentioned.	Broad and applies to any business expense not covered in 30–36.
Nature of Expense	Categorized (e.g., rent, depreciation, repairs).	Residual expenses incurred for business purposes.
Examples	Rent, depreciation, employee benefits.	Advertising, legal fees, traveling expenses.
Conditions	Must satisfy specific conditions for each section.	Must be wholly and exclusively for business purposes.
Capital/Revenue	Includes both, e.g., depreciation for capital assets.	Only revenue expenses are allowed.
Prohibition	Prohibited items not separately mentioned.	Explicitly prohibits illegal expenses, fines, or penalties.

Illustrative Example

Scenario:

A business incurs ₹50,000 on repairs for its office building.
It also incurs ₹20,000 on legal fees for drafting a business contract.
Additionally, it spends ₹15,000 on a penalty for late filing of GST returns.

Analysis:

Repairs for Office Building: Deductible under Section 30 as it relates to business property.
Legal Fees for Business Contract: Deductible under Section 37 as a general business expense.
Penalty for GST: Not deductible under Section 37, as it is prohibited by law.

Key Exam Tips:

Memorize the Framework:

Categorize each expense under Sections 30–36 for quick identification.
Use Section 37 for any expense not directly falling under a specific section.

Understand Disallowed Items:

Focus on prohibited expenses under Section 37 (e.g., fines, bribes, personal expenses).

Practice Case Studies:

Solve practical questions to classify expenses into specific or general deductions.

Revenue vs. Capital:

Be clear on which expenses qualify as revenue or capital and how they are treated (e.g., repairs vs. depreciation).

By mastering these distinctions, you will be able to confidently approach questions on deductions under Sections 30–37 for your CA Inter exam. Let me know if you need further practice questions or clarification!

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Sections 40 to 43B: Disallowances and Special Provisions

Sections 40 to 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, govern the disallowances and special provisions for calculating income under the head "Profits and Gains of Business or Profession (PGBP)". These provisions primarily focus on disallowing certain expenses and specifying the conditions under which expenses are deductible.

1. Section 40: Amounts Not Deductible

This section specifies items that are not deductible while computing income under PGBP. The disallowances are classified based on the nature of expenses or payments.

Key Provisions

a) Section 40(a): Disallowance for Non-Compliance with TDS

40(a)(i): Payments made outside India or to a non-resident:

If TDS is not deducted or deposited, the expense is disallowed.
Allowed in the year TDS is deposited.

40(a)(ia): Payments to residents:

If TDS is not deducted or deposited on amounts like interest, commission, brokerage, rent, etc., 30% of the expense is disallowed.

b) Section 40(b): Payments to Partners

Interest on Partner’s Capital:

Deduction allowed up to 12% per annum.

Remuneration to Partners:

Deductible only if:

Authorized by the partnership deed.
Within the limits specified in Section 40(b):

On the first ₹3 lakh of book profit: ₹1.5 lakh or 90% (whichever is higher).
On balance profit: 60%.

c) Section 40(a)(ii): Taxes on Income

Income tax, wealth tax, or any similar tax on profits are not deductible.

Example: Corporate tax, GST late fees, or penalties are not allowed.

d) Section 40(a)(iii): Salary Outside India

Salary paid outside India is disallowed if:

Tax is not deducted at source.
TDS is not deposited within the due date.

e) Section 40A(i): Other Payments

Certain payments to relatives or related parties may be disallowed if:

Not at arm's length or are unreasonable.

2. Section 40A: Disallowance of Certain Expenses

This section addresses specific disallowances to prevent abuse of deductions.

Key Provisions

a) Section 40A(2): Payments to Related Parties

Excessive or unreasonable payments to relatives or associated persons are disallowed to the extent they exceed a reasonable amount.

Example: Excessive salary to a family member.

b) Section 40A(3): Payments in Cash

Cash payments exceeding ₹10,000 in a day to a single person are disallowed.

For transport operators: Limit is ₹35,000.

Exceptions:

Payments due to emergencies (e.g., hospital bills, natural calamities).

c) Section 40A(7): Gratuity

Deduction for gratuity is allowed only if:

Paid to an approved gratuity fund.
Actual payment is made to the employee.

Case Study 1: Cash Payment Exceeding ₹10,000

Facts:

XYZ Ltd. purchased goods worth ₹50,000 from a supplier.
The payment was made in cash for ₹15,000 on the same day to the supplier.

Question: What is the treatment of the ₹15,000 cash payment under Section 40A(3)?

Solution:

Under Section 40A(3), any payment made in cash exceeding ₹10,000 in a single day to a single person is disallowed.
Here, ₹15,000 is paid in cash, which exceeds the ₹10,000 limit.
The disallowed amount is ₹5,000 (₹15,000 – ₹10,000), and it will not be allowed as a deduction.

Disallowed amount: ₹5,000.

Case Study 2: Payment Made to Multiple Suppliers

Facts:

ABC Enterprises made 3 payments to different suppliers in cash on the same day:

₹9,000 to Supplier A.
₹6,000 to Supplier B.
₹7,000 to Supplier C.

Question: Will any of these payments be disallowed under Section 40A(3)?

Solution:

Section 40A(3) applies only to cash payments exceeding ₹10,000 to a single person.
Here, none of the payments exceed ₹10,000 individually. Therefore, no disallowance is applicable.
However, if any of the payments exceeded ₹10,000, that specific payment would be disallowed.

Disallowed amount: Nil.

Case Study 3: Payment to Government

Facts:

A business paid ₹12,000 in cash for a government tax payment to the tax department.

Question: Is the cash payment of ₹12,000 disallowed under Section 40A(3)?

Solution:

Section 40A(3) does not apply to payments made to the government (whether central or state).
Therefore, the cash payment of ₹12,000 is allowed as a deduction under Section 40A(3), despite exceeding ₹10,000.

Disallowed amount: Nil (allowed as a deduction).

Case Study 4: Payment in Areas Without Banking Facilities

Facts:

DEF Ltd. operates in a remote area where there is no access to banking facilities.
The company made a cash payment of ₹20,000 to a supplier.

Question: Can DEF Ltd. claim a deduction for the ₹20,000 cash payment under Section 40A(3)?

Solution:

Section 40A(3) provides an exception if the payment is made in an area where banking facilities are not available.
Since DEF Ltd. operates in an area without banking facilities, the cash payment of ₹20,000 is not disallowed.

Disallowed amount: Nil (allowed due to banking facility exception).

Case Study 5: Payment to Transporter

Facts:

GHI Ltd. made a cash payment of ₹15,000 to a transporter for goods carriage services.

Question: Is the cash payment of ₹15,000 disallowed under Section 40A(3)?

Solution:

Under Section 40A(3), the limit for cash payment is ₹10,000 for most transactions. However, for payments to transporters, the limit is ₹35,000.
Since ₹15,000 is below the ₹35,000 limit, the payment will not be disallowed.

Disallowed amount: Nil.

Case Study 6: Payment Made by Cross-Cheque for Cash Transaction

Facts:

PQR Ltd. made a payment of ₹12,000 in cash to a supplier and immediately paid ₹12,000 by cheque on the next day.

Question: What is the treatment of this payment under Section 40A(3)?

Solution:

The cash payment of ₹12,000 is clearly disallowed because it exceeds ₹10,000.
Since the payment by cheque was made on the next day, it does not change the fact that the payment was made in cash on the day of transaction. Hence, the entire ₹12,000 is disallowed under Section 40A(3).

Disallowed amount: ₹12,000.

Case Study 7: Payment Made to an Unregistered Supplier

Facts:

JKL Pvt. Ltd. paid ₹12,000 in cash to an unregistered supplier (not under GST).

Question: Will the payment of ₹12,000 be disallowed under Section 40A(3)?

Solution:

Section 40A(3) is applicable regardless of whether the supplier is registered under GST or not.
Since the cash payment exceeds ₹10,000, the amount exceeding ₹10,000 (₹2,000) will be disallowed under Section 40A(3).

Disallowed amount: ₹2,000.

3. Section 41: Recovery of Deductions or Remission of Liability

This section governs situations where a previously allowed expense is recovered or a liability is remitted.

Key Provisions

a) Recovery of Deduction

If a business expense claimed as a deduction in the past is recovered, it is treated as business income.

Example: Bad debts allowed as a deduction earlier but recovered later.

b) Remission of Liability

If a liability (e.g., unpaid creditors) is remitted or written back, it is treated as income.

4. Section 42: Special Provisions for Mineral Extraction

This section allows specific deductions for businesses involved in mineral extraction under agreements with the government.

5. Section 43: Definitions for PGBP

This section defines various terms for calculating PGBP income.

Key Definitions

Actual Cost: Cost of an asset reduced by any subsidies or grants received.
Written Down Value (WDV): The depreciated value of an asset.

6. Section 43A: Exchange Rate Fluctuations

Deals with adjustments in the actual cost of an asset due to changes in the exchange rate when purchasing assets from outside India.

7. Section 43B: Deductions on Actual Payment Basis

This section allows deductions only when actual payment is made for certain specified expenses, even if the expense is accounted for on an accrual basis.

Key Provisions

Expenses Covered:

Taxes: GST, customs duty, etc.
Employer Contributions: Provident fund, gratuity, superannuation fund.
Interest on Borrowed Capital: If payable to banks or financial institutions.
Leave Encashment: Expenses related to employee leave encashment.

Key Conditions:

Payment must be made on or before the due date of filing the return under Section 139(1) to claim the deduction.
Non-compliance results in disallowance.

Comparison Table: Key Sections for Disallowance

Section	Nature of Disallowance	Key Points
40	Specific expenses disallowed	Non-compliance with TDS, unreasonable payments to partners, taxes on income, etc.
40A	General restrictions on certain payments	Cash payments > ₹10,000, unreasonable payments to related parties, gratuity, etc.
41	Recovery of deductions/remission of liability	Recovered amounts treated as business income.
43B	Payments deductible only on actual payment	Covers taxes, employer contributions, interest, and leave encashment.

Exam Preparation Tips

Focus on Thresholds:

E.g., ₹10,000 for cash payments under Section 40A(3) and ₹35,000 for transport operators.

Understand Disallowance Logic:

E.g., Non-payment of TDS leads to disallowance under Section 40(a).

Memorize Exceptions:

E.g., Emergency cash payments are allowed despite Section 40A(3).

Practice Application:

Solve case-based questions involving disallowance of expenses or treatment of recovered amounts under Section 41.

Link Sections:

Relate sections like 40(a) (TDS compliance) with 43B (payment on actual basis).

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Detailed Explanation: Sections 40 to 43B – Disallowances and Special Provisions

Sections 40 to 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, focus on disallowances and special provisions for computing income under the head Profits and Gains of Business or Profession (PGBP). These sections identify certain expenses that are either disallowed or allowed under specific conditions.

1. Section 40: Amounts Not Deductible

This section specifies items that are not deductible when computing PGBP income.

a) Section 40(a): Non-Compliance with TDS

40(a)(i): Payments Outside India or to Non-Residents:

Disallowance if TDS is not deducted or deposited on payments such as:

Interest, royalty, fees for technical services.
Any other payments subject to TDS.

Allowed in the year TDS is deposited.

40(a)(ia): Payments to Residents:

30% of payments such as rent, commission, brokerage, professional fees, etc., is disallowed if:

TDS is not deducted or deposited.

Allowed in the year TDS is deposited.

b) Section 40(a)(ii): Income Tax and Similar Taxes

Income Tax or Wealth Tax paid by a business is not deductible.
Examples:

Corporate tax, Advance tax, or Self-assessment tax.

c) Section 40(a)(iii): Salary Outside India

Salary paid outside India is disallowed if:

TDS is not deducted or deposited.

d) Section 40(b): Payments to Partners

Remuneration and Interest on Capital paid to partners are deductible only if:

Authorized by the partnership deed.
Within prescribed limits:

On first ₹3 lakh of book profit: 90% or ₹1.5 lakh (whichever is higher).
On balance profit: 60%.

Interest on capital is allowed up to 12% per annum.

e) Section 40(a)(v): Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT)

FBT is not allowed as a deduction.

2. Section 40A: Disallowance of Certain Expenses

This section disallows expenses under certain conditions to ensure fairness and transparency.

a) Section 40A(2): Payments to Related Parties

Excessive or unreasonable payments to relatives or associated parties (e.g., directors, shareholders, family members) are disallowed to the extent they exceed a reasonable amount.

b) Section 40A(3): Cash Payments

Payments made in cash exceeding ₹10,000 in a day to a single person are disallowed.

For transport operators, the limit is ₹35,000.
Allowed in emergencies or specified exceptions (e.g., payments to government, rural areas with no banking facilities).

c) Section 40A(7): Gratuity

Deduction for gratuity is allowed only if:

Paid to an approved gratuity fund.
Actually paid to the employee.

d) Section 40A(9): Contributions to Unapproved Funds

Contributions to funds or trusts not approved by the Income Tax Department are not allowed as a deduction.

3. Section 41: Recovery of Deductions or Remission of Liability

This section governs situations where previously claimed deductions or liabilities are no longer applicable.

a) Recovery of Deduction

If a business expense earlier allowed as a deduction is recovered, it is treated as income.

Example: Bad debts recovered.

b) Remission of Liability

If a liability (e.g., unpaid creditor) is remitted or written back, it is treated as income.

4. Section 42: Special Provisions for Mineral Extraction

This section applies to businesses engaged in mineral extraction under agreements with the government. It allows specific deductions for expenses incurred in mining operations, such as royalties or contributions to restoration funds.

5. Section 43: Definitions for Computing Income

Section 43 provides definitions for terms used in calculating PGBP income.

Key Definitions:

Actual Cost: The cost of an asset reduced by subsidies or grants received.
Written Down Value (WDV): The depreciated value of an asset.

6. Section 43A: Exchange Rate Fluctuations

Deals with adjustments in the actual cost of an asset due to changes in exchange rates when acquiring assets from outside India.

Key Provisions:

If a business acquires an asset in foreign currency, any fluctuation in the exchange rate affects the actual cost of the asset.

7. Section 43B: Certain Deductions Allowed Only on Actual Payment

This section specifies that certain expenses are allowed as deductions only when actually paid, regardless of the accounting method used.

Expenses Covered:

Taxes, Duties, Cess: GST, customs duty, excise duty, etc.
Employer Contributions: Provident fund, superannuation fund, gratuity.
Bonus or Commission to Employees.
Interest on Loans: Payable to financial institutions or banks.
Leave Encashment.
Payment to Railways: Freight and transport expenses.

Key Conditions:

The payment must be made on or before the due date of filing the return under Section 139(1).
If unpaid, the deduction is not allowed for the year.

Comparison: Section 40, 40A, 41, 43B

Section	Nature of Provisions	Key Points
40	Specific disallowances	Non-compliance with TDS, taxes on income, payments to partners, etc.
40A	Restrictive provisions	Cash payments > ₹10,000, related party transactions, unapproved gratuity funds.
41	Recovery of deductions or remission of liabilities	Recovered expenses or liabilities written back are taxable as income.
43B	Deductions allowed on actual payment basis	Applies to taxes, contributions, interest, bonus, etc.; disallowed if unpaid at the due date.

Examples for Exam Preparation

TDS Non-Compliance (Section 40(a)):

A company pays ₹1,00,000 as professional fees but does not deduct TDS.

30% (₹30,000) is disallowed until TDS is deposited.

Excessive Payment to Relatives (Section 40A(2)):

A sole proprietor pays ₹15 lakh to a relative for services worth ₹10 lakh.

₹5 lakh is disallowed as excessive payment.

Cash Payment (Section 40A(3)):

A business pays ₹15,000 in cash for goods purchased on a single day.

₹15,000 is disallowed unless it qualifies for an exception.

Recovery of Bad Debts (Section 41):

A bad debt of ₹50,000 claimed earlier is recovered.

₹50,000 is treated as business income.

GST Payment (Section 43B):

GST liability of ₹1 lakh is unpaid as of the due date of return filing.

Deduction for ₹1 lakh is disallowed.

Exam Tips

Key Thresholds:

Memorize limits like ₹10,000 (cash payments), 12% (interest on capital), etc.

Understand Conditions:

For Section 43B, deductions depend on actual payment.

Practice Case Studies:

Solve practical problems focusing on disallowances due to TDS non-compliance, cash payments, or related party transactions.

Link Sections:

Understand the relationship between Section 40, 40A, and 43B.

Let me know if you need more practice problems or specific examples!

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Consolidate all the above topics for the assessment year 2024-25 except comparison tables and all the tables for ca inter exam preparation

1. Sections 30 to 37: Deductions

Specific Deductions (Sections 30–36)

Section 30: Rent, Rates, Repairs of Buildings

Allowed: Expenses on rent, taxes, repairs, and insurance of business premises.
Condition: Ownership of premises is not mandatory.

Section 31: Repairs and Insurance of Machinery, Plant, or Furniture

Allowed:

Current repairs.
Insurance premium for safeguarding assets.

Section 32: Depreciation

Allowed: On tangible and intangible assets.
Depreciation Rates: As per the prescribed schedule.
Key Point: Additional depreciation at 20% for new plant/machinery in manufacturing.

Section 33AB: Tea, Coffee, or Rubber Development

Allowed: 40% of profits or deposited amount (whichever is less) for cultivation/development.

Section 35: Scientific Research

Allowed: Revenue and capital expenses for in-house research.
Deduction:

100% for in-house research.
Donations to approved institutions are eligible under Section 80GGA.

Section 36: Other Specific Deductions

Insurance premium, bonus to employees, interest on borrowed capital, bad debts (written off), and contributions to approved welfare funds.

General Deductions (Section 37)

Allowed: Any business expense not covered under Sections 30–36.
Conditions:

Not capital or personal expenditure.
Not for illegal purposes or prohibited by law.

2. Sections 40 to 43B: Disallowances and Special Provisions

Section 40: Non-Deductible Expenses

40(a): TDS Non-Compliance:

Payments disallowed if TDS is not deducted or deposited.
Applies to both resident and non-resident payments.

40(b): Payments to Partners:

Deduction for partner’s salary/remuneration and interest is limited to specified thresholds.

40(a)(ii): Taxes on Income:

Disallowance of income tax and wealth tax payments.

Section 40A: Restrictive Provisions

40A(2): Payments to Related Parties:

Disallowance of excessive/unreasonable payments.

40A(3): Cash Payments:

Disallowed if payment exceeds ₹10,000 (₹35,000 for transport operators).

40A(7): Gratuity:

Allowed only if paid to an approved fund or employees.

Section 41: Recovery of Deductions

Recovery of bad debts or remission of liabilities is taxable as business income.

Section 43B: Deductions on Payment Basis

Covers taxes, employer contributions, interest on loans, and leave encashment.
Deduction allowed only if payment is made on or before the due date for filing the return.

3. Presumptive Taxation (Sections 44AD, 44ADA, and 44AE)

Section 44AD: Presumptive Taxation for Small Businesses

Eligibility:

Resident individuals, HUFs, and firms (excluding LLPs).
Turnover/Gross receipts up to ₹3 crore (if digital transactions > 95%).

Deemed Income:

8% of turnover (6% for digital receipts).

Section 44ADA: Presumptive Taxation for Professionals

Eligibility:

Professionals listed in Section 44AA (e.g., legal, medical, architectural services).
Gross receipts up to ₹75 lakh.

Deemed Income:

50% of gross receipts.

Section 44AE: Presumptive Taxation for Transport Operators

Eligibility:

Businesses owning not more than 10 goods carriages.

Deemed Income:

₹1,000 per ton per month for heavy goods vehicles.
₹7,500 per month for other vehicles.

4. Maintenance of Books of Accounts (Section 44AA)

Requirements for Maintenance

Professionals:

Gross receipts > ₹2.5 lakh in any of the last 3 years.

Businesses:

Income > ₹2.5 lakh or Turnover > ₹25 lakh in any of the last 3 years.

Presumptive Taxpayers:

Exempted from maintaining books if income is declared under presumptive schemes.

5. Tax Audit (Section 44AB)

Applicability

Businesses:

Turnover > ₹1 crore.
Turnover > ₹10 crore if 95% receipts and payments are digital.

Professionals:

Gross receipts > ₹50 lakh.

Presumptive Taxation:

If presumptive scheme is opted out, audit is mandatory.

6. Important Concepts for Case Studies

TDS Non-Compliance (Section 40(a)):

Deduction allowed in the year TDS is deposited.

Cash Payments (Section 40A(3)):

Disallowed if payments > ₹10,000 unless exempted.

Recovery of Expenses (Section 41):

Taxable as income when recovered.

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Concept and Rates of Depreciation Under Section 32

Section 32 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, allows a deduction for depreciation on tangible and intangible assets used for business or profession. It compensates taxpayers for the normal wear and tear or obsolescence of assets over time.

Key Provisions of Section 32

1. Eligible Assets

Tangible Assets:

Buildings (residential and non-residential).
Machinery, plant, or furniture.

Intangible Assets:

Know-how, patents, copyrights, trademarks, licenses, franchises, or other similar rights.

2. Conditions for Claiming Depreciation

Ownership:

The assessee must own the asset (full or partial ownership).
Includes assets acquired under financial lease agreements.

Usage:

Asset must be used for business or profession.
Pro-rata depreciation is allowed for assets used partly for business and partly for personal purposes.

Block of Assets:

Depreciation is calculated for a block of assets.
A block is a group of assets with similar nature and depreciation rates.

Actual Cost:

Depreciation is based on the written-down value (WDV) of the block.
Adjustments are made for assets acquired, sold, discarded, or demolished during the year.

3. Rates of Depreciation for AY 2024-25

A. Tangible Assets

Asset	Rate of Depreciation
Buildings:
- Residential buildings	5%
- Non-residential buildings	10%
- Temporary structures	40%
Furniture and fittings	10%
Plant and machinery:
- General	15%
- Pollution control equipment	40%
- Energy-saving devices	40%
- Computers (including software)	40%
- Motor vehicles:
- Commercial vehicles	30%
- Others	15%

B. Intangible Assets

Intangible Asset	Rate of Depreciation
Know-how, patents, copyrights, trademarks, etc.	25%

4. Additional Depreciation [Section 32(1)(iia)]

To encourage manufacturing, additional depreciation is allowed for new plant and machinery.

Eligibility:

Assessee must be engaged in manufacturing or power generation.
Plant and machinery should be new.
Used in India.

Rate:

20% of the cost of new plant and machinery.
10% if used for less than 180 days during the financial year.

Exclusions:

Ships, aircraft, office appliances, and second-hand machinery are not eligible.

5. Unabsorbed Depreciation

If depreciation cannot be fully set off against income in a year, it can be carried forward indefinitely and adjusted against any income in subsequent years.

6. Depreciation on Assets Acquired During the Year

Used for ≥ 180 Days:

Full depreciation rate is allowed.

Used for < 180 Days:

50% of the normal depreciation rate is allowed.

Examples for Exam Preparation

General Depreciation:

A company owns a building (non-residential) with a WDV of ₹1,00,000.

Depreciation = 10% × ₹1,00,000 = ₹10,000.

Additional Depreciation:

A manufacturer purchases new machinery for ₹5,00,000, used for 200 days.

Normal Depreciation = 15% × ₹5,00,000 = ₹75,000.
Additional Depreciation = 20% × ₹5,00,000 = ₹1,00,000.
Total Depreciation = ₹1,75,000.

Short-Term Usage:

Machinery purchased for ₹3,00,000, used for 120 days.

Normal Depreciation = 15% × ₹3,00,000 × 50% = ₹22,500.

Important Points to Remember

Block of Assets: Depreciation is computed on the total value of a block, not individual assets.
Pro-Rata Basis: Depreciation is reduced for assets used for less than 180 days.
Additional Depreciation: Only available for manufacturing businesses.
Unabsorbed Depreciation: Can be carried forward indefinitely.

This detailed understanding ensures you are prepared for both theory and case-based questions in your CA Inter exams. Let me know if you need further clarifications or examples!

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Speculative Transactions and Speculative Income - CA Intermediate (New Scheme)

1. Definition of Speculative Transaction (Section 43(5)):

A speculative transaction is defined as:

"A transaction in which a contract for the purchase or sale of any commodity, stock, or shares is settled otherwise than by actual delivery or transfer of the commodity or scrips."

In simpler terms:

It involves buying and selling without actual delivery or transfer.
The profit or loss is based purely on price fluctuations.

2. Examples of Speculative Transactions:

Intraday trading in shares (buying and selling shares within the same day).
Futures or options contracts that are squared off without actual delivery.

3. Exceptions to Speculative Transactions:

Certain transactions are not treated as speculative transactions under the law:

Hedging Transactions: Contracts entered into to guard against price fluctuations in respect of stock or raw materials.
Jobbing Transactions: Transactions for the business of arbitrage.
Forward Contracts: For actual delivery of goods, shares, or commodities.
Trading in Derivatives: Transactions in eligible securities, as per SEBI guidelines, carried out on a recognized stock exchange.

4. Speculative Income:

Speculative income arises from speculative transactions, i.e., profit earned due to favorable price differences in speculative activities.
Example: Intraday share trading where a trader earns ₹10,000 profit without taking delivery of shares.

5. Tax Treatment of Speculative Income:

Income Head: Speculative income is taxable under the head "Profits and Gains from Business or Profession."
Separate Computation: Speculative profits and losses are computed separately from regular business income.
Carry Forward of Losses:

Speculative losses can be set off only against speculative profits.
Unabsorbed speculative losses can be carried forward for 4 assessment years to set off against speculative income in future years.

Tax Rate: Speculative income is taxed as per applicable slab rates.

6. Examples for Clarity:

Example 1: Intraday Share Trading

Mr. X buys shares of ABC Ltd. at ₹500 and sells the same at ₹550 on the same day.
No delivery of shares is taken.
Profit = ₹550 - ₹500 = ₹50 per share.
This profit is speculative income and is taxable under "Profits and Gains from Business or Profession."

Example 2: Non-Speculative Trading (Delivery-based)

Mr. Y buys shares of DEF Ltd. and holds them for delivery before selling them.
Since delivery is involved, this transaction is not speculative.

Practice Example 1: Intraday Share Trading

Question:
Mr. A, a trader, engages in intraday trading. On 1st December, he purchased 1,000 shares of XYZ Ltd. at ₹100 per share and sold them on the same day at ₹110 per share. On 2nd December, he incurred a loss of ₹20,000 in intraday trading of shares of ABC Ltd. Compute the speculative income for the financial year and explain its tax treatment.

Solution:

Profit from XYZ Ltd.:

Purchase Price = ₹100 × 1,000 = ₹1,00,000
Sale Price = ₹110 × 1,000 = ₹1,10,000
Speculative Profit = ₹1,10,000 - ₹1,00,000 = ₹10,000

Loss from ABC Ltd.: ₹20,000
Net Speculative Income:

₹10,000 (profit) - ₹20,000 (loss) = Net Loss of ₹10,000

Tax Treatment:

The net speculative loss of ₹10,000 cannot be set off against other income (e.g., salary, house property, or regular business income).
The loss can only be carried forward for 4 years and set off against speculative income in subsequent years.

Practice Example 2: Futures Trading

Question:
Mr. B traded in stock futures (recognized stock exchange) during the financial year. He incurred the following results:

Profit from intraday trading in shares: ₹50,000
Loss from futures trading: ₹30,000
Profit from delivery-based equity trading: ₹40,000

Compute the taxable income and explain the tax treatment.

Solution:

Nature of Transactions:

Intraday Trading: Speculative transaction
Futures Trading: Non-speculative as it is on a recognized stock exchange
Delivery-based Trading: Non-speculative

Computation of Income:

Speculative Income: ₹50,000 (profit from intraday trading)
Non-speculative Business Income: ₹40,000 - ₹30,000 = ₹10,000

Taxable Income:

Under Business Income (PGBP):

Speculative Business Income: ₹50,000
Non-Speculative Business Income: ₹10,000

Tax Treatment:

Speculative income is taxed at slab rates.
Loss from futures (₹30,000) can be set off against non-speculative business income (₹40,000).

Practice Example 3: Carry Forward of Speculative Losses

Question:
Ms. C has the following speculative transactions over two financial years:

FY 2022-23:

Speculative Loss: ₹40,000

FY 2023-24:

Speculative Profit: ₹30,000
Non-speculative Profit: ₹50,000

Compute the taxable income for FY 2023-24 and explain the treatment of losses.

Solution:

Set Off and Carry Forward Rules:

Speculative losses can only be set off against speculative profits.
Non-speculative profits cannot be adjusted against speculative losses.

Computation for FY 2023-24:

Speculative Profit: ₹30,000
Set off against Speculative Loss (brought forward): ₹30,000
Remaining Speculative Loss (to be carried forward): ₹40,000 - ₹30,000 = ₹10,000
Taxable Non-Speculative Profit: ₹50,000

Taxable Income:

Non-Speculative Profit = ₹50,000 (taxed at slab rates).
Remaining Speculative Loss = ₹10,000 (carried forward to next year).

Key Points for Exam Preparation:

Always identify whether the transaction is speculative or non-speculative.
Speculative losses cannot be set off against other heads of income.
Losses can only be carried forward for 4 years and set off against speculative income in the future.
Delivery-based transactions and derivatives trading on recognized exchanges are non-speculative.

Would you like additional examples on set-off, carry-forward rules, or integration with other heads of income?

Concept of Speculative Income

In the context of Income Tax Law (as per Section 43(5)), speculative income arises from speculative transactions. Here's a detailed explanation:

1. Speculative Transactions:

A speculative transaction refers to a deal where the contract for purchase or sale of any commodity, stock, or shares is settled without actual delivery or transfer.

The buyer or seller profits (or incurs loss) based purely on the price fluctuation of the asset.

Example:

Speculative Transaction: A trader buys shares of Company A in the morning and sells them in the afternoon without taking delivery.

The profit (or loss) arises from the difference in buying and selling prices.
This profit is speculative income.

2. Nature of Speculative Income:

Short-term in Nature: Speculative income typically results from short-term trading activities where delivery does not take place.
Risk-Based: It is highly volatile, based solely on price speculation in the market.
Isolated from Regular Business Income: Speculative income is treated separately from regular business income in taxation.

3. Tax Treatment of Speculative Income:

a. Head of Income:

Speculative income is taxable under the head "Profits and Gains from Business or Profession" (PGBP).

b. Separate Computation:

Speculative income and losses are computed separately from other types of business income.

c. Set-Off and Carry Forward Rules:

Set-Off:

Speculative losses can only be set off against speculative income.
They cannot be set off against non-speculative business income or income from other heads (like salary or house property).

Carry Forward:

Unabsorbed speculative losses can be carried forward for 4 years.
They can only be adjusted against speculative income in future years.

4. Examples of Speculative Transactions:

Speculative Transactions (Speculative Income/Expenses Apply):

Intraday Share Trading: Buying and selling shares on the same day without taking delivery.
Commodity Trading: Speculative contracts in commodities without physical delivery.

Non-Speculative Transactions (No Speculative Income):

Delivery-based share trading.
Derivatives trading (e.g., futures, options) on recognized stock exchanges.

5. Exceptions to Speculative Transactions:

Certain transactions are not treated as speculative, even if delivery is not involved:

Hedging Transactions: Contracts entered into to guard against risks of price fluctuations (e.g., raw materials or stocks).
Forward Contracts: Contracts for actual delivery of goods, shares, or commodities.
Recognized Exchange Derivatives: Transactions in derivatives (futures/options) traded on recognized exchanges.

6. Examples of Speculative Income:

Example 1: Intraday Share Trading

Mr. A buys 1,000 shares of ABC Ltd. in the morning at ₹200 each and sells them in the afternoon at ₹210 each.

Speculative Income = ₹10,000 [(₹210 - ₹200) × 1,000 shares].

Example 2: Loss in Speculative Trading

Ms. B engages in intraday trading of 500 shares of XYZ Ltd.

Purchase Price: ₹300 per share.
Selling Price: ₹280 per share.
Speculative Loss = ₹10,000 [(₹300 - ₹280) × 500 shares].

Key Points:

Delivery is Key: Speculative transactions involve no actual delivery of goods, shares, or commodities.
Separate Treatment: Speculative income is taxed under PGBP, but losses can only offset speculative income.
Carry Forward Limit: Speculative losses can only be carried forward for 4 assessment years.

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