An auditor has disallowed a year-end provision for expenses because Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) was not withheld. The discussion clarifies that while disallowance under Section 40(a)(ia) applies, interest under Section 234F might still be payable if TDS is deducted and deposited late, especially if the tax return has not yet been filed.
24 December 2021
Sir Auditor has disallowed provision for expenses made at year end , in Tax Audit , as no TDS was deducted. Is it now necessary to pay interest on non payment of TDS. TDS was later deducted & deposited on actual bill booking.