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Section 40A: Expenses or payments not deductible in certain circumstances

Income Tax : Section 40A of the Income-tax Act restricts the deduction of specified business expenses where statutory conditions are not fulfil...

June 10, 2026 16668 Views 0 comment Print

Prohibited transaction in cash/limit on cash transactions

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act contains strict provisions under Sections 40A(3), 269SS, 269ST, 269SU, and 269T to regulate cash transactions, ...

June 10, 2026 33360 Views 0 comment Print

Electricity bill payment in cash: Allowed or not?

Income Tax : Learn if cash payments over ₹10,000 for electricity bills are allowed under Section 40A(3) of Income Tax Act. Understand exempti...

September 30, 2024 10236 Views 0 comment Print

Restrictions on Cash Payments Under Income Tax Act on certain transactions

Income Tax : Section 40A(3) restricts cash payments exceeding ₹10,000 in business transactions. Exceptions apply for specific cases like tran...

September 10, 2024 8523 Views 0 comment Print

Navigating Cash Clarity: Ensuring Tax Compliance in Real Estate Deals

Income Tax : Explore the rules and regulations governing cash transactions in real estate deals to ensure tax compliance. Learn about permissib...

May 13, 2024 1926 Views 0 comment Print


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SIT report: Restrict Cash Transaction/Holding to curb black money

Income Tax : It is suggested that there should be a positive provision under the I.T. Act that any transaction involving more than Rs.3,00,000/...

July 14, 2016 24229 Views 0 comment Print


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ITAT Deletes ₹18.24 Crore Addition as Corrupted Computer Records cannot Override Audited Books

Income Tax : The Hyderabad ITAT held that incomplete data retrieved from an inoperative computer could not prevail over audited books of accoun...

June 20, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

Section 40A(3) Addition Quashed as Department Failed to Prove Single-Day Violation

Income Tax : The Tribunal deleted the disallowance after finding no evidence that cash rent payments exceeded ₹10,000 on any single day. The ...

June 17, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print

No addition regarding commission income earned by PSPL as it was not an undisclosed income

Income Tax : Additions made by attributing the commission income earned by PSPL as undisclosed income of the Assessees were held unsustainable ...

June 12, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

Cash Payments for Paddy Purchase Allowed as Transactions Fell Under Rule 6DD Exceptions

Income Tax : The ITAT Kolkata held that cash payments made through agents for procuring paddy from farmers were covered by Rule 6DD exceptions....

June 7, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

Bangalore ITAT: No 40A(3) Disallowance on Mere Assumptions- Profit Estimation Without Rejecting Books Quashed

Income Tax : The Bangalore ITAT held that a Section 40A(3) disallowance cannot be made on the assumption that cash payments might have exceeded...

June 4, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print


Disallowance u/s 40(a)(ia), 40A & 43B vis a vis income declared u/s 44AD & 44ADA & 44E

January 29, 2022 23799 Views 2 comments Print

The issue under consideration in this write up is whether disallowance u/s 40(a)(ia), 40A & 43B of Income Tax Act, 1961 are attracted in case of an eligible assessee declaring income under presumptive taxation scheme contained in section 44AD, 44ADA & 44AE. Section 44AD, 44ADA & 44AE starts with a non-obstante clause reading as ”Notwithstanding […]

Say No To Cash- Cashless under Income Tax Act, 1961

January 20, 2022 9279 Views 5 comments Print

Understanding the Cashless Economy under Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn about the provisions and implications of going cashless for business transactions.

Object of Section 40A is to curb flow of black money & not to put an impediment to Business

August 26, 2021 2091 Views 0 comment Print

The object of the provisions of Section 40A is to curb the flow of black money and not to put an impediment to the trade and Business The Hon’ble Tribunal accepted the plea of the assessee The writ petition of the CIT was reject ted by the Hon’ble PB and Hr. High Court The plea […]

No infringement of Section 40A(3) four cash payment for seeds to villagers & tribals in naxalite area

August 13, 2021 1011 Views 0 comment Print

Bharat Agro Industries Vs ITO (ITAT Raipur) The first allegation concerns infringement of Section 40A(3) of the Act and consequent applicability of Section 40(a)(ia) of the Act. In this regard, it is the case of the assessee that purchases were made from villagers/Tribals who are procuring the seeds and supplying the same to the assessee. […]

No disallowance merely on non-disclosure of mode of payment of salary to security guards

May 28, 2021 1416 Views 0 comment Print

Merely because assessee had not disclosed mode of payment of salary i.e. either by cheque or cash, the same should not doubted especially when such salary to security guards came to Rs.27,000/- per month for four persons. Even, if the payment was made in cash, there would be no violation of section 40A(3).

TOP 10 High value cash transaction that may lead to income tax notice

May 14, 2021 7920 Views 1 comment Print

Restriction on CASH Transaction along with TOP 10 High value cash transaction that may lead to income tax notice DID you know CASH transaction Limit under Income tax and GST and what are the HIGH value Transaction? This article will help you to solve your problems related to 2 important areas 1) Restriction on CASH […]

Draft Submission under Section 40A(3) of Income Tax Act ,1961

April 14, 2021 4782 Views 0 comment Print

Written Submission in respect of Shri XXXXXXXX , XXXXXXX , XXXXXXXX , for the A.Yr. 2014-15 before the Hon’ble Commissioner of Income Tax(Appeals),XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXi Respected Sir, Addition of Rs. 326000.00,Section 40A(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 Out of Total Purchases of Rs. 1005450.00(Including VAT) made during the F.Yr. 2013-14 the payment was made as […]

When to Say No to Cash Transaction under Income Tax Act, 1961

April 11, 2021 51822 Views 3 comments Print

A. Income Tax Act, 1961 discourages transactions in cash through several of its provisions. This is done with a view to- counteracting money laundering and tax evasion; encouraging transparent business practices; providing enabling environment for growth of transparent businesses; & easing of auditing and investigations. B. The provisions relating to cash transactions are broadly summarized […]

No section 40A(3) disallowance if AO not doubted genuineness of expenses

March 17, 2021 3006 Views 0 comment Print

Kedar Nath Sawhney Vs ACIT (ITAT Delhi) The assessee in terms of its contract is bound to deliver the goods within the stipulated time. In the course of such transportation, the assessee is bound to incur expenses for putting fuel in the vehicle, payment of toll gate charges, incurring of expenses for routine and exceptional […]

Disallowance for Cash Payment under Section 40(A)(3)

December 19, 2020 218439 Views 6 comments Print

Disallowance of Expenditure made in Cash- Section 40A(3) & 3(A) (Read with Rule 6DD) (Read with Section 269 ST & Section 271 DA of Income Tax Act, 1961) (Read with Notification 08/2020) Section 40A(3) Cash Payment in Current Year Any payment made to a Person, in a day, for a single Bill exceeding Rs. 10,000 […]

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