DEBTORS WRITTEN OFF

In balance sheet from 4 years debtors are out standing which amount not received in future what provision in income tax and how to written off
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This discussion clarifies the process of writing off bad debts for businesses. While specific provisions for doubtful debts are generally only allowed for banks and financial institutions under the Income Tax Act, businesses can claim deductions for actual bad debts written off, provided certain conditions are met. It's recommended to consult with a CA before proceeding with write-offs and ensure proper accounting entries are made.

As far as Income tax act is concerned , deduction under Income tax is allowed under certain conditions .

pass entry

Bad Debts A/c Dr
To Trade Debtor's A/c Cr
( Bad debts written off )

Before write off , please discuss with your company CA or other professionals CA .
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Bad Debts A/c Dr

To Trade Receivables / Debtors

If it is huge amount then shift the part of the amount to upcoming financial year
Where is the entry of provision for doubtful debts?
In Income Tax only banks are allowed deduction for doubtful debts.
Bad debts written off allowed for all
Provision for Bad and Doubtful Debts

As per section 36(1)(viia) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 only banks and financial institutions are allowed deduction in respect of the provisions made for bad and doubtful debts. No other assessee is allowed to claim the 
Refer Circular 122016. When trade receivables are became bad then those are directly written off as bad debts ..

Only banking entities requires provisions, why others require provisioning like standard , substandard , doubtful / bad , loss assets ?


Refere 36(1)(vii) of income tax act read with section 36(2)
Only banks can avail deduction of provisioning others not.Provision of debtors in all cases is an important aspect to ascertain the true and fair position of debtors.
Bad Debts doesn't require provisions..If it's completely written off as bad then what is the need for provision ?

Burden of proof wi be on the assessee..They can prove it if there is assessment..
First place your query correctly.Its wrong. Bad debts are charged off to pl.
First know the process.

Bad debts are allowed ,Only banking companies and subject to rural advance as per RBI Master circular, Bad debts more than Rs 1 lacs with PAN reporting in ITR is must

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