This discussion clarifies the correct accounting treatment for an IT payment made for AY 21-22, particularly when funded by business income. The consensus is to charge this payment directly to the Profit and Loss (P&L) account as an expense for the financial year 2021-22. This ensures an accurate reflection of profitability after tax for that period.
12 February 2022
I've paid my IT for AY 21-22 from my current account as mostly its business income from the same business. What will be its entry in books. Will it go in PL account as expense.