Goodwill treatment

NAYAN (1) (58 Points)

07 March 2013  

It is requested to clarify my doubts regarding income tax treatment of goodwill.

Fact of the Case: There are two partners in a Partnership Firm. One partner retires and the other partner paid him a sum of Rs. 500000 for goodwill of the firm and it is mentioned in the Partnership Deed. Now he want to claim depreciation under income tax act for Rs. 500000.

Please suggest the suitable accounting treatment and Tax treatment of the above.

 

Thanks