This discussion clarifies the implications of Section 187 and 40(b) concerning the admission of new partners to a firm. It addresses whether remuneration allowed under an old partnership deed will be disallowed if a new partner joins while the ITR is being processed. The advice given is that this generally won't happen unless there's another reason for disallowance. Similarly, remuneration paid or payable under the old deed up to the admission date for a partner joining mid-year is typically not disallowed under 40(b).
02 August 2023
section 187. (1) Where at the time of making an assessment under section 143 or section 144 it is found that a change has occurred in the constitution of a firm, the assessment shall be made on the firm as constituted at the time of making the assessment in light of this provision what will be the consequences of admitting new partner to the firm under following situations: 1. when itr is under processing by the dept.: will the remuneration allowed under old partnership deed now be disallowed from return of income already filed,because of 187? 2. partner admitted in the middle of the year: will remuneration paid or payable as per old deed upto the date of admission will be disallowed under 40(b) ?