GST Late Fee

Whether GST Late Fee is allowable expenditure under Income Tax Act
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This discussion explores whether GST late fees are considered allowable expenditure under the Income Tax Act. While some argue it's a penalty for violating the law and therefore disallowed, others contend that late fees are distinct from penalties and can be claimed as a business expense. The debate hinges on the interpretation of 'penalty' versus 'fee' in tax law.

No .It's not allowed .

Late filing of return or late payment of GST will be considered as violation of law.So the late will be in the nature of penalty for not filing or paying on time.

Disallowed u/s 40(a)(ii) of Income Tax Act, 1961

No it's disallowed

Yes... The late fee is allowed as expenditure under income tax.
Yes, it is allowed to claim business expenditure. As penalty and Fees are different under Income tax Act. it is not due to breach of law. hence, allowed.

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