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2020 (12) TMI 865 - AT - Income Tax


Issues:
1. Disallowance of estimated gross profit
2. Addition under Section 40A(2)(b) for salary paid to sons
3. Ad-hoc disallowance on telephone, vehicle expenses, and depreciation

Issue 1: Disallowance of Estimated Gross Profit:
The Assessing Officer noted a decrease in gross profit ratio from the previous year and sought explanations from the assessee. Despite detailed submissions, the AO adopted an average gross profit of 4 years, resulting in an addition of ?48,27,215. The CIT(A) reduced this addition to ?25,56,706 based on a different approach. The CIT(A) considered practical aspects and upheld the addition partially. The Tribunal found the CIT(A)'s decision reasonable and upheld it, dismissing the appeal on this ground.

Issue 2: Addition under Section 40A(2)(b) for Salary Paid to Sons:
The AO disallowed 64% of the salary paid to the assessee's sons, adding ?3,22,560 to the total income. The CIT(A) reduced this disallowance to 25% and confirmed an addition of ?1,26,000. The Tribunal found the disallowance arbitrary as there was no evidence to suggest the sons were not involved in the business. Therefore, the Tribunal directed the AO to delete the addition on this ground, allowing the appeal.

Issue 3: Ad-hoc Disallowance on Telephone, Vehicle Expenses, and Depreciation:
The Revenue Authorities made ad-hoc disallowances of 10% on telephone expenses, vehicle expenses, and depreciation due to lack of proper documentation. The Tribunal noted the absence of specific evidence supporting personal usage and found the ad-hoc disallowance unsustainable. Considering the small impact on revenue and lack of concrete evidence, the Tribunal directed the AO to delete these additions. Consequently, the appeal was allowed on this ground.

In conclusion, the Tribunal partially allowed the assessee's appeal, upholding the disallowance of estimated gross profit partially, deleting the addition for salary paid to sons, and removing the ad-hoc disallowances on various expenses due to lack of concrete evidence.

 

 

 

 

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