09 June 2012
my client received it refund in Fy 2011-12. my question is can we set off business loss against interest on it refund( income from other sources).. it refund is for the fy 2005-06
10 June 2012
Since the interest has become due only when refund has been issued, it is definitely an income which can be a/c for when refund is received. Current year's business loss can be set off against it. . B/f Non-Spec. Business loss can only be set off against the business income of the current year. .