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Section 43B(h): MSME Payment Clause Every Business Must Understand

Income Tax : This guide explains how Section 43B(h) defers tax deductions where payments to Micro and Small Enterprises remain unpaid beyond th...

June 18, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2026 simplifies Rule for Due Date for Deposit Employee Contributions

Income Tax : The Central Government, in the Union Budget 2026, has proposed an important amendment concerning employee welfare funds. The objec...

March 10, 2026 2706 Views 0 comment Print

Section 43B(h) of Income Tax Act: Law, Intention, Practical Application & Loopholes

Income Tax : 2023 Income Tax change (Sec 43B(h)) mandates that deductions for payments to Micro and Small Enterprises are allowed only when pai...

September 25, 2025 2223 Views 0 comment Print

PF/ESI Deduction Denied for Late Deposit, Allowed for Holiday – 143(1) Adjustment Upheld

Income Tax : Delhi High Court upholds disallowance of delayed PF/ESI contributions under Section 143(1), but permits deductions when the due da...

September 14, 2025 1641 Views 0 comment Print

A Practical Guide to Tax Audit under Section 44AB for Trader Assessees – AY 2025–26

Income Tax : Practical guide to tax audit under Section 44AB for trader assessees, covering groundwork, data analysis, compliance checks, and f...

September 11, 2025 3438 Views 0 comment Print


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Concerns on Corporate Tax, MSME Deductions, GST Rates

CA, CS, CMA : Explore recent updates on corporate tax rates, MSME concerns over tax deductions, and GST rates for shawls as addressed in Lok Sab...

August 5, 2024 705 Views 0 comment Print

Urgent Request for Amendment to Section 43(B)(h) for MSMEs

Income Tax : Punjab Accountants Association urges Finance Minister to amend Section 43(B)(h) for MSMEs, proposing better payment timelines and ...

July 27, 2024 11634 Views 0 comment Print

Representation against Proposed Amendment In Section 43B of Income Tax

Income Tax : Discover how proposed amendment in Section 43B of Income Tax Act, 1961, affects MSMEs. Learn about potential challenges and sugges...

June 11, 2024 5604 Views 0 comment Print

Live Course on Section 43B(h) by CA Manoj Lamba – Last Few Hours to register

Income Tax : Live Webinar with Book on Section 43B(h) (Financial Fitness) on 10th May 2024, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. CA Manoj Lamba will break down ...

May 10, 2024 10812 Views 1 comment Print

Message to Micro and Small Enterprise/Suppliers (Manufacturing) – Section 43B(h)

Income Tax : Explore how the new 43 B (h) clause of the IT Act impacts Kerala Textiles and Garments Dealers Welfare Association and their appea...

February 12, 2024 1152 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CSR Disallowance Under Section 37 Does Not Bar Relief Under Section 80G- Bangalore ITAT

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that although CSR expenditure is not allowable under Section 37, eligible donations made to recognised institut...

June 25, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

TPO Cannot Value Management Fees at Nil Without Rejecting Evidence of Services Rendered

Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi held that the Transfer Pricing Officer could not arbitrarily determine the arm's length price of management service...

June 25, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

8% Profit Addition Deleted as Revenue cannot Change Consistent Accounting Method: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi held that the Revenue could not substitute the assessee's consistent method of revenue recognition with the Percent...

June 23, 2026 1035 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Deletes Section 37(1) Disallowance as No Penal Action Was Taken by IRDA Against Insurance Company

Income Tax : The ITAT Mumbai held that Explanation 1 to Section 37(1) could not apply in the absence of any finding by the competent authority ...

June 23, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Allows Leave Encashment Deduction as Payment to Insurer Was Actual Business Expenditure

Income Tax : The dispute concerned deduction of CSR expenditure incurred before Explanation 2 to section 37(1) became applicable. The ITAT held...

June 21, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT notifies Interest on Loan to NBFCs under Section 43B(da) of Income Tax Act

Income Tax : Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recently issued a crucial notification concerning the payment of interest on loans to Non...

September 22, 2023 8166 Views 0 comment Print

MSMEs vs. Traders: Understanding Delayed Payment Benefits

Corporate Law : Explore how the recent policy update impacts MSMEs and traders regarding delayed payment benefits under the MSMED Act, 2006. Insig...

September 1, 2021 5184 Views 0 comment Print

Chapter VIA deduction on enhanced profits after disallowance eligible

Income Tax : Disallowances made under sections 32, 40(a)(ia), 40A(3), 43B, etc. of the Act and other specific disallowances, related to the bus...

November 2, 2016 7048 Views 0 comment Print

Section 43B: CBDT clarifies Due date for payment of Employee Provident fund

Income Tax : Income Tax Circular No. 22/2015 W.c.f. 1.4.1988, the settled position is that if the assessee deposits any sum payable by it by wa...

December 17, 2015 60943 Views 0 comment Print

The liability to pay sales tax by instalments cannot be treated to be beyond the provisions of section 43B of the Act

Income Tax : Whether the liability has been deferred or not has to be considered not from the simplistic point of the term 'defer' but in conte...

July 9, 2010 2219 Views 0 comment Print


Deduction u/s 36(1)(va) available only if employees’ share is deposited by employer before due date

March 29, 2023 8775 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that the deduction u/s 36(1)(va) of the Income Tax Act can be allowed only if the employees’ share in the provident fund and ESI fund is deposited by the employer before the due date stipulated in respective Acts.

Royalty payment and R&D on royalty both allowable as revenue expenditure

March 28, 2023 1965 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that royalty payment and R&D cess on royalty is interlinked. As royalty payment is allowed as revenue expenditure, R&D cess is also allowable as revenue expenditure.

Income Tax Act Section 43B disallowance for delayed Payment to MSMEs

March 21, 2023 47151 Views 2 comments Print

To assure on-time payments, the stated clause would have been inserted as a Socio-Economic Welfare Measure and has been realized through the Micro and small companies. Section 43B of the Act furnishes for specific deductions to be permitted on real payments only rather than on an accrual basis.

Representation Against Proposed Amendment In Section 43B

March 18, 2023 12534 Views 2 comments Print

We are drawing your kind attention towards Proposed Amendment in Section 43B of The Income Tax Act, 1961, which is detrimental to MSME Sector.

Disallowance of electricity duty payable u/s 43B of Income Tax Act is unwarranted

March 10, 2023 1131 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that disallowance of Electricity Duty payable by the assessee by invoking provisions of section 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is unwarranted and unjustified.

FAQs on Amendment under section 43B (Delay in payment to MSMEs)

March 6, 2023 5190 Views 0 comment Print

Section 43B of Income Tax Act, 2013 is amended with a new clause (h) in order to provide reliefs made to MSMEs. Section 43B of the Income Tax Act, 2013 provide for any sum paid by the Assessee or Buyer to MSMEs beyond the 45-day time limit which is specified in section 15 of the MSME Development Act. Deduction under section 43B will be allowed only when the payment is actually made to MSMEs.

Practical Implication of amendment relating to MSME – Section 43B deduction only on payment basis

March 4, 2023 13500 Views 2 comments Print

MSME means Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. It has been governed by MSMED Act, 2006. Based on the Investment made by the enterprise in the P&M / Equipment and their turnover they have been classified into Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Below is the Revised MSME Classification.

Delayed payment of employee contribution to PF/ ESI beyond the ambit of adjustments u/s 143(1)

March 2, 2023 3732 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur held that delayed payment of employee contribution to PF/ESI as prescribed u/s 36(1)(va) of the Income Tax Act is beyond the ambit of adjustments to be carried out u/s 143(1) of the Income Tax Act.

Effect on Pocket due to delay in payment to Micro & Small Enterprises

February 28, 2023 2799 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the impact of delayed payments to Micro & Small Enterprises in India. Understand the legal provisions and implications for businesses.

Section 43B concerning MSMEs, its possible effect & suggestions

February 25, 2023 14730 Views 4 comments Print

Amendments in Section 43B of Income Tax Act, 1961 proposed by Finance Bill, 2023 concerning MSMEs, its possible effect, & certain suggestions

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