Rent and tds on rent to be claimed as expense or not.

Prathima (Student) (31 Points)

27 May 2013  

Hello,

The rental agreement is between Firm Y and the owner. Its renewed every year. But from past few months  the business of Firm Y is almost near to closing.  

Another  “Firm X” is using the premises now and paying rent to the owners in the name of Firm Y because of mutual understanding between them.

But the agreement is still in the name of Firm Y as one of the partner of Firm Y is the employee of Firm X.

Rent is paid from past 7 months. Amount is Rs.35000 per month. TDS Rs.3500 is also paid but under TAN of Firm Y. ( from Sep 2012 to March 2013).

Can Firm X claim rental expenses in its business.

If not then what are the other options.