What can i do with reserves?

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I have a small private limited company established few years ago. As of previous year-end, I had around 20 lacs as Reserves and Surplus. I will not need to invest this money in business. Can I just spend some of it on personal stuff? If I want to take it out, will I have to pay it out to directors as dividend and pay DDT on it? Any other option?

Thanks. 

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For any amount withdrawn out of the company will be taxed as dividends and the company will have to deduct CDT @ 15% on the same.

 

https://knowyourtaxation.blogspot.com/

Dear Jayesh yes you can take it out by declaring dividend in the year. You have to pay ddt on it which is currently 15% + 10% surcharge + 3% cess= 16.995%.

Thanks for the replies.

So, as I understand - there is absolutely no way to escape DDT.

My other question was - can the reserves be utilized for personal use - like family vacation? 

For example, if my current FY income is 20 lacs and expense are 15 lacs. I will pay tax on 5 lacs gross profit. Now, can I use this year's post-tax profit or prior years accumalated profits for a familiy vacation?

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