16 September 2008
Can a partnership firm pay interest on the credit balance of partners current account.If so will such interest is allowed as an expenditure in the hands of the firm subject to the limitations u/s 40(b) of the IT Act,1961.
16 September 2008
Yes a Partnership Firm can pay interest on current account to its partner's and it is allowed as an exp. in income tax subject to the provisions of sec. 40(b) of Income Tax Act, 1961.
17 September 2008
Interest can be paid to partners as per the relevant clause of partnership deed, but the maximum amount permissible under Income Act is 12% p.a. on the Capital of the partner.