19 November 2010
the partnership deed of ABC & Co provides that all working partners (A and B)shall be entitled to remuneration in proportion of 2:1. the total remuneration shall be 50% of book profits.
is this deed is valid for the purpose of section 40(b)?
if the partners mutually decides for total remuneration only 30% of book profits, the same shall be allowable?
19 November 2010
As per query,the maximum and the proportion of sharing remuneration is mentioned in the partnership deed. However, the method of quantifying the remuneration and the minimum remuneration also should be specifically mentioned in the partnership deed. Otherwise, question of disallowance will arise from the assessing officer.
20 November 2010
CBDT Circular 739 dated 25/03/1996 says as follows:- From the asst year 1997-98 and onwards, no deduction u/s 40(b)(v) will be admissible unless the partnership deed either specifies the amount of remuneration payable to each individual working partner or lays down the manner of quantifying such remuneration.