10 July 2024
The phrase "records necessary to verify that transactions of personal nature were not maintained by the assessee" typically refers to documentation or evidence that would help verify or prove that certain expenses claimed or transactions recorded by the taxpayer were not personal in nature but were legitimately related to business or other allowable activities.
Here’s a breakdown of what it generally entails:
1. **Maintaining Records:** It implies that the taxpayer should keep adequate records, such as invoices, receipts, vouchers, contracts, agreements, and other relevant documents, to substantiate all transactions. These records should clearly demonstrate the nature and purpose of each expense or transaction.
2. **Verification of Transactions:** Tax authorities may request these records to verify that expenses claimed as business expenses, deductions, or eligible for refund under GST, were incurred for business purposes and not for personal use.
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