Advance tax paid treatment

If a person paid the advance tax but there is no liability to pay the tax at the end of the year due to loss in bussiness then where to show in balance sheet or profit and loss account.
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This discussion explores the correct presentation of advance tax paid when a business incurs a loss, resulting in no final tax liability. Options include debiting the amount directly to capital or showing it as a long-term loan and advance on the balance sheet. While both methods are acceptable, debiting to capital is a preferred approach for clarity.

It is a presentation thing.
Either you debit to capital.


OR show the same as long term loans and advances and create corresponding provision for tax if applicable.
No tax payment is due as income is below 5lacs.so show it as current assets or debit from capital accounts.whats the right treatment.

Both are right. I prefer debit to capital

Thank u Mr Raj

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