Income tax depreciation whether we should take

if business is not all operational during the year. depreciation results in loss so we do not wish to take.
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This discussion clarifies whether income tax depreciation is optional when a business isn't fully operational. It confirms that depreciation is mandatory under Income Tax rules, regardless of business activity. While this may result in a loss in the current year, this loss can be carried forward and offset against future profits.

Depreciation is mandatory (it's not optional) as per Income Tax, you have to charge irrespective of business operation.
One has to charge depreciation irrespective of business in operation or not this will lead to loss which can be carried forward and sett off in years to come .

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