30 June 2025
Cash Payments for Business Expenses (Section 40A(3)) IT act:
Limit: A business cannot claim a tax deduction for any expense exceeding INR 10,000 made in cash to a single person in a single day. Exception: This limit is increased to INR 35,000 for cash payments made to transporters for hiring, leasing, or plying goods vehicles. Implication: If you make a cash payment above these limits, the entire expense will be disallowed as a deduction, increasing your taxable income.