some confusion after refering guidance note on Tax Audit u/s 44AB released recently : 1. Hypothetically, If someone has turnover of rs. 1,03,00,000 and out of which rs 5,00,000 is VAT Amount (Assessee follows inclusive method for VAT Accounting) , than is there any liability for Tax Audit u/s 44AB ? 2. Will case be reversed if Assessee does not follow inclusive method for VAT Accounting, And Sales Amount is Rs. 97,00,000 and VAT account of rs. 7,00,000 is shown as liability in balance sheet
31 July 2013
pls clarify what is written in para 5.7 on page no. 21 in guidance note on Tax Audit
link :
http://220.227.161.86/30357dtc19988.pdf
"The term ‘turnover’ for the purposes of this clause may be interpreted to mean the aggregate amount for which sales are effected or services rendered by an enterprise. If sales tax and excise duty are included in the sale price, no adjustment in respect thereof should be made for considering the quantum of turnover. Trade discounts can be deducted from sales but not the commission allowed to third parties. If, however, the Excise duty an / or sales tax recovered are credited separately to Excise duty or Sales tax Account (being separate accounts) and payments to the authority are debited in the same account, they would not be included in the turnover"