Disallowance Under Section 40(a)(ia) valid for Non-TDS on NBFC Interest

Sanjay Bajpai Builders Private Limited Vs ACIT (ITAT Raipur) Introduction: The recent judgment in the case of Sanjay Bajpai Builders Private Limited Vs ACIT (ITAT Raipur) throws light on an important tax provision, Section 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act. The case involves the assessee’s failure to deduct Tax at Source (TDS) on interest payments to Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). This article provides a detailed analysis of the case and its implications. The Context and Importance of Section 40(a)(ia): Section 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, disallows certain expenditures...