M/S.VA TECH WABAG LTD.,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CC-3(2), CHENNAI
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal, following its own previous decisions in similar cases, held that warranty is an integral part of a sale transaction and provisions for warranty are allowable business expenditure. The Tribunal also directed the AO to re-examine the issue of foreign TDS credit in light of the DTAA.
What were the facts?
The assessee claimed provision for warranty expenses. The Assessing Officer disallowed the claim, stating it was not based on a scientific basis or past trends. The CIT(A) confirmed the disallowance.
What were the issues?
Whether provision for warranty expenses is allowable as a deduction. Whether foreign tax credit should be allowed in the year of withholding or year of offering income to tax.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
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- TRF Ltd. v. CIT714 citing323 ITR 397 · 2010 · SC
- CIT v. Faizan Shoes (P.) Ltd.139 citing48 Taxmann.com 48 · 2014 · HC
- Madras in M/s South Indian Surgical Corporation Ltd. v. CIT54 citing287 ITR 62 · 2006 · HC
- Dhall Enterprise and Engineers Pvt. Ltd. v. CIT12 citing295 ITR 481 · HC
- Aqua Omega Services (P) Ltd. v. ACIT8 citing31 Taxmann.com 179 · 2013
- 49 SOT 376 citing49 SOT 37 · ITAT
- DCIT v. Ajapa Integrated Project Management Consultants P Ltd.6 citing16 Taxmann.com 269 · 2011
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, ‘A’ BENCH, CHENNAI
Before: HON’BLE SHRI MANU KUMAR GIRI & HON’BLE SHRI JAGADISH
MANU KUMAR GIRI (Judicial Member)
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