Treatment of rent received in accounts.

Rent received from shop let-out.
Please help me to give treatment.
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Quick Summary
This discussion explores the correct accounting treatment for rent received from a shop let-out. The primary question is whether to credit the Profit & Loss account as income or credit the Proprietor's Capital account as an introduction of capital. While both methods are possible, the tax implications, including potential tax under 'House Property' or 'Income from Other Sources' (IFOS), need careful consideration.

Bank A/C Dr
To Rent(profit and loss account) cr
(being received from shop let out)
OK sir but can I show like............
Bank A/c Dr.
To proprietor capital A/c
Means my profit and loss account only show my professional income which is directly utilized to show in ITR. Please help me can I do so
You Can do it but Rent will be considered as an introduction of capital in your business of professional services
but you need to pay tax on rent under house property
OK thanks sir then what is advisable treatment also guide me to adjust bank interest
No interest received from bank
The same way
Bank a/c
To Intrest

Intrest A/c dr
to capital A/c

but make sure you need to pay tax under IFOS
Thanks a lot sir. But let me know which is advisable

Bank A/C Dr
To Rent(profit and loss account) cr
(being received from shop let out)
Or
Bank A/c Dr.
To proprietor capital A/c
See according to me it will be
Bank a/c dr
To capital account
(Narration Being rent received and invested in business)
OK thanks for your quick response.

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