Mishra Enterprises a partnership firm paid ₹40,000 by way of interest on loan taken from one of the friends of a partner. No tax was deducted at source for the interest payment. How much of interest expenditure is liable

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Mishra Enterprises a partnership firm paid ₹40,000 by way of interest on loan taken from one of the friends of a partner. No tax was deducted at source for the interest payment. How much of interest expenditure is liable for disallowance for non-deduction of tax at source?
(A) ₹40,000
(B) ₹20,000
(C) ₹12,000
(D) Nil

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (A)

Official answer key: (A), (C). Official source note: Option C is correct assuming payment is made to Resident. Further option A is also considered as correct assuming payment is made to non-resident without deduction of Tax. In such case 100% of the amount is disallowed.

Topics: Income Tax Act, 1961

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