Section 40A (3)
The provisions of the section will apply if
Condition: 1
The assesse has incurred an expenditure which is otherwise deductible under the provisions of the Act for computing the income under the head Business/Profession Income. The amount incurred Exceeds Rs.20000/-
Condition: 2
The payment for the above mentioned expenditure (or part thereof) Exceeds Rs.20000/-
Condition: 3
The payment mentioned in (ii) above has been made otherwise than through an account payee cheque or account payee bank draft
Query: Accordingly if the assesse has incurred an expenditure on printing and stationery to Raj Stationers vide Bill No.1 Rs.18000,Vide B.No.15000.The assesse has cleared the above payments amounting to Rs.33000/- in cash in a single day .Whether provisions of Sec 40 A(3) applies to the above mentioned case ?
Solution: No, section 40A (3) does not apply in the above case.
The same view is supported by the author singhania in taxmann publication and another author in bharath series student guide to income tax.
Whether there is any notification or circular supporting the above view or contrary to the above view?
Please help me urgent, thanks in advance ?
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