Section 43B (h) of Income Tax Act, 1961 - Disallowances of expenses due to non-payment to MSMEs



Quick Summary
Section 43B(h) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, introduces new rules regarding payments to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). It mandates that expenses incurred for payments to MSMEs must be paid within a specific timeframe (typically 45 days from the invoice date) to be allowed as a deduction in the same financial year. Failure to meet this deadline can result in the disallowance of such expenses for tax purposes. The article also defines the criteria for classifying businesses as MSMEs based on turnover and investment.

Section 43B (h) of Income Tax Act, 1961

Section 43B (h) of Income Tax Act, 1961

Section 43B(h): MSME Payment Rules and Expense Disallowance

Definition of MSME Enterprises

Particulars

MICRO

SMALL

MEDIUM

Turnover

<=5 Crore

<=50 Crore

<=250 Crore

Investment in Plant & Machinery

<=1 Crore

<=10 Crore

<=50 Crore

Time Limit for Payment

Non-Applicability of New Clause (h) of Section 43B

Non-Applicability of New Clause (h) of Section 43B

 

Other Points

Other Points

Examples

Particulars

Invoice Date

Payment Due (45 Days)

Actual Payment

Deduction Allowed (FY)

Example-1

01-Feb-2024

16-Mar-2024

29-Mar-2024

2023-24

Example-2

01-Feb-2024

16-Mar-2024

03-Apr-2024

2024-25

Example-3

17-Feb-2024

02-Apr-2024

01-Apr-2024

2023-24

Example-4

17-Feb-2024

02-Apr-2024

04-Apr-2024

2024-25

Example-5

01-Mar-2024

14-Apr-2024

11-Apr-2024

2023-24

Example-6

01-Mar-2024

14-Apr-2024

22-Apr-2024

2024-25

Example-7

15-Nov-2023

29-Dec-2023

06-Apr-2024

2024-25

Example-8

15-Nov-2023

29-Dec-2023

28-Mar-2024

2023-24

Example-9

16-Feb-2024

31-Mar-2024

01-Apr-2024

2024-25

Example-10

15-Sept-2023

29-Oct-2023

02-Apr-2024

2024-25

Example-11

15-Sept-2023

29-Oct-2023

01-Oct-2023

2023-24

 

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