Make-up ITC- Eligibility

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This discussion explores the eligibility of claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) for make-up and hair styling expenses incurred by actresses. While producers may be able to claim ITC, the eligibility for actresses themselves, particularly for personal brand promotion events, is debated. Tax officers may classify these as personal expenses, making claims potentially challenging.

Pooja Mehta

Pooja Mehta (Querist)
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06 August 2025 Dear Members,
Make-up and Hair Styling expenses incurred to a Actresses, can it be claimed as ITC
Is it eligible? because she uses it for her films and promotion events
Please reply its urgent

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)
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06 August 2025 ITC can be availed by producer of the film not by the end user.

Pooja Mehta

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06 August 2025 If the Actress has incurred these expenses from her Account for personal Hairstylist, Makeup professional for any brand promotional events like jewellery since, she is using it to enhance her looks and earns taxable income for promotion of brand? Then it is eligible?

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)
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07 August 2025 Tax officer has right to reject it saying personal expense.

Pooja Mehta

Pooja Mehta (Querist)
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07 August 2025 Thank you so much for your clarification, Sir

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)
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07 August 2025 You are welcome.

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)
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24 September 2025 Good Luck...