How to account income tax paid


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This discussion clarifies how to account for income tax paid by a firm or sole proprietorship. The consensus is that income tax is not an expense but rather a withdrawal by the partners or proprietor. It should be treated as such in the accounts, rather than as a capital expenditure or a tax provision.

07 June 2023 sir.
How to treat Income tax of firm, and sole property ship. whether it is an expenses or partners withdrawal . Last year income tax 2.5 lakhs paid during 22-23 year. but income tax is calculated u/s44AD 6%. Please advise

07 June 2023 The final tax liability is treated as capital expenditure. Or proprietor's withdrawal. Before that it can be treated as tax provision in firm's account.

07 June 2023 It's not an expenses it's partners/proprietors withdrawal.


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