EXLSERVICES.COM (INDIA) PVT. LTD.,NEW DELHI vs. DCIT, LTU, CIRCLE- 1, NEW DELHI
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal held that the disallowance of depreciation on goodwill was not justified. It also directed the deletion of disallowance under Section 14A and allowed the deductibility of education cess.
What were the facts?
The assessee claimed depreciation on goodwill acquired through an asset purchase agreement. The Assessing Officer disallowed this claim, stating the assessee failed to establish the existence and valuation of the goodwill. The CIT(A) confirmed the disallowance.
What were the issues?
Whether depreciation on goodwill acquired through a slump sale is allowable. Whether disallowance under Section 14A is sustainable without proper satisfaction. Whether education cess is deductible.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
Section 14A,Section 115JB,Section 234A,Section 234B,Section 234C
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, DELHI ‘I-1’ BENCH,
Before: SHRI N.K. BILLAIYA, & MS. SUCHITRA KAMBLE
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PER N.K. BILLAIYA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER,
ITA No. 5435 and 5436/DEL/2012 are appeals by the assessee
preferred against the orders of the ld. CIT(A)-22, New Delhi dated
2017 for A.Y 2012-13 and 2013-14. ITA No. 8452/DEL/2019 is appeal by the assessee preferred against the order dated 26.09.2019
for A.Y 2015-16 framed u/s 143(3) r.w.s 144C(13) of the Income tax
Act, 1961 [hereinafter referred to as 'The Act' for short] pertaining to A.Y 2013-14. 2. At the very outset, the ld. DR strongly objected for hearing of
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