Hive Communication (P.) Ltd. v. CIT
353 ITR 200High Court2013#3973 most cited
What is Hive Communication (P.) Ltd. v. CIT authority for?
When examining the reasonableness of expenditure under Section 40A(2), tax officers must exercise fair and objective judgment, considering the perspective of a prudent businessman, to prevent tax evasion without causing hardship in genuine cases.
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Hive Communication · Section 40A(2) · reasonableness of expenditure · closely held company · associate concerns · fair market value · prudent businessman · objective decision · tax evasion · hardship
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