This discussion clarifies the tax implications when a partnership firm records higher remuneration than partners actually withdraw. The excess amount is reflected in partners' current accounts. Crucially, the accrual basis of accounting is permitted under the Income Tax Act, meaning this practice is generally not considered disallowable for tax purposes.
11 March 2024
If a partnership firm records a higher remuneration in its books of accounts but the partners withdraw a lesser amount, is this practice considered dis allowable under income tax?