This discussion clarifies the tax treatment of rent transferred to a lease equalisation reserve as per AS 19 for operating leases. The consensus reached is that such transfers are not permitted under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The user sought clarification on the specific section allowing this, but the response indicates it is not allowed.
31 May 2022
Is amount of rent tranferred to lease equalisation reserve as per As 19 under operating lease allowed as per income tax act,1961. If yes, can anyone please share the exact section which provides for the same?