In the course of business, it is not uncommon to find outstanding balances in the names of trade creditors that remain unclaimed or where the supplier becomes untraceable. Many entities, after a reasonable period, choose to write off such balances by transferring them to the Profit & Loss Account. While the income-tax implications of such write-offs are well-settled under Section 41(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, the question arises—does such a write-off attract GST?
Yes, the Income Tax Return (ITR) of a deceased person must be filed, if that person had taxable income up to the date of death.
The Income-tax Act, 1961 clearly requires that legal heirs or representatives take responsibility for filing it. Here’s a structured explanation:
As the due dates for filing Income Tax Returns (#ITRs) for Assessment Year (AY) 2025–26 approach, taxpayers and professionals alike must ensure that returns are filed accurately, timely, and in compliance with the latest regulatory changes. Despite increased awareness and digitization, several common errors continue to recur each year—some of which may lead to notices, penalties, or delayed refunds.
Here are the top five mistakes to avoid while filing your ITR this year:
चार्टर्ड अकाउंटेंट (#CA) या कोई भी व्यक्ति जो बौद्धिक कार्य करता है — जैसे अकाउंटिंग, लॉ, टैक्सेशन, फाइनेंस, कंसल्टिंग — उसके लिए उत्तर-पूर्व दिशा (ईशान कोण) का विशेष महत्व है।
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