Case Law Details
DN Solutions (India) Private Limited Vs ITO (ITAT Bangalore)
In the case of DN Solutions (India) Private Limited vs. Income Tax Officer (ITAT Bangalore), the issue centered around the eligibility of the assessee to claim depreciation on goodwill arising from the acquisition of another company, Doosan Infraacore Construction Equipment India Private Limited (DICEIPL). Here’s a detailed summary of the case:
Background and Facts: DN Solutions (India) Private Limited, previously known as Doosan Machine Tools India Private Limited, is engaged in trading parts and spares for machine tools. It filed its income tax return for the assessment year 2017-18, declaring an income of Rs. 18,58,390/-. The Assessing Officer (AO) initiated scrutiny and made several additions to the declared income, including disallowances related to depreciation on goodwill, provisions for warranty, and shared service costs.
AO’s Disallowances:
1. Depreciation on Goodwill: The AO disallowed depreciation claimed on goodwill, asserting that no valuation report existed on the date of the business transfer from DICEIPL to DN Solutions. The AO also noted that the business transfer agreement did not mention goodwill, and alleged that DICEIPL and DN Solutions were related parties.
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