28 June 2023
Say, Firm follows fixed capital method. suppose on partners capital account the credit balance through out the year was Rs. 300.
but from the partners current account they draw total Rs.10 per month. and current account got credited by profit, remuneration, interest etc on 31march ( end of year) value Rs.150.
Now. as per deed interest @12% is allowable capital account credit balance. which treatment is correct for allowable interest on capital under 40(b)?
1. @12% on 300 for 1 year?
2. @12% on 300 for march, 280 for april, 270 for may...............180 for march?
06 July 2024
Under the provisions of section 40(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, interest on capital is allowed as a deduction to a partnership firm, subject to certain conditions. Typically, interest on partner's capital is calculated annually on the average monthly balances.
Let's clarify the correct treatment based on the scenario provided:
1. **Calculation Basis**: Interest on partner's capital is calculated annually based on the average credit balance in the partner's capital account throughout the year.
2. **Average Monthly Balance**: The interest should be calculated on the average monthly credit balance in the partner's capital account. This average is typically calculated by taking the sum of the monthly balances divided by 12.
3. **Treatment for Allowable Interest Calculation**: - You mentioned the credit balance throughout the year was Rs. 300. - If this Rs. 300 was the constant balance throughout the year (as per your scenario), then the interest calculation would be on this constant balance for the entire year. - Therefore, the correct treatment for allowable interest on capital under section 40(b) would be @12% on Rs. 300 for the entire year.
In summary, option 1 is correct: - Interest @12% would be calculated on the credit balance of Rs. 300 for the entire year.
This calculation is based on the assumption that the partner's capital account maintained a constant balance of Rs. 300 throughout the year. If the balance varied month by month, then the interest would be calculated on the average monthly balances as per the actual figures for each month.
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