TMI BlogAnalysis of ITAT Mumbai Judgment - Transfer Pricing Adjustment Dispute: Period of limitation u/s 144CX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ften arise between taxpayers and tax authorities regarding the pricing of transactions between related entities. These disputes play a critical role in determining the taxable income of multinational corporations. In this article, we will analyze a recent judgment by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai, which addresses various issues related to transfer pricing adjustments. Backgro ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... tion: The primary issue raised by the appellant is that the assessment order passed on August 1, 2022, is barred by limitation. The appellant argued that as per Section 144C(13) of the Income Tax Act , the order should have been passed within one month from the end of the month in which the directions from the Learned Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP) were received. The directions from the DR ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... chmarked the international transaction by selecting 17 comparable companies with margins ranging from 2.80% to 10.84%. The appellant argued that its margin fell within the range of the margins of comparable companies, justifying the arm's-length pricing. However, the Transfer Pricing Officer (TPO) examined the comparability study and raised questions about the exclusion of three comparable ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... a detailed analysis of the transfer pricing adjustment issues, it serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to statutory timelines in the assessment process. Furthermore, it highlights the need for taxpayers and tax authorities to meticulously follow legal procedures in tax disputes to ensure a fair and timely resolution. It is worth noting that transfer pricing disputes are complex a ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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