Interest cannot be taxed under Mercantile System if receipt of interest is uncertain

Nutan Warehousing Co. Pvt. Ltd. Vs ACIT (ITAT Pune) The concept of `accrual of income’ needs to be considered in the hue of the ‘real income theory’. Where accrual of an income takes place but its realisation becomes impossible, such hypothetical income cannot be charged to tax. In the case of mercantile system of accounting, an accruing income can be charged to tax only when it is likely to be received under the given circumstances. In a case where receipt of income, after its accrual, is marred with complete uncertainty as to its realization, such an accrual gets deferred to the point ...