Valuation of closing stock

no closing stock does not include vat amount. reason is we can claim credit of it.

i think yes.

As per sec 145 of It act valuation of stock base on Inclusive method while as per As valuation may be inclusive or exclusive....as per it act clo.stock includ vat amt as whole...while as per sec 43A it deducted only if company pay vat payable amt before due date of return 30 sep or 31 july..thats y only that sec 145 here

sorry for posting a wrong reply

In my understanding, As per AS 2 we can include in the valuation of closing stock only those cost which are responsible for bringing the stock into the current location.The duties & taxes which are paid at the  time of procurement but are bound to get reveresed say on account of tax credit (as in case of vat), the same is not to be shown in the cost of inventories.

Now turning towards Income tax part, Section 145 does not prescribe any method for valuation of stock. However,the income tax authorities are need to be satisfied that the inclusion of the said taxes as vat & excise are not in anyway affecting the profitability of the said assessee.i.e the GP ratio.Terefore , it is just the matter of proving the authorities that we add back the duties & taxes in the value of closing stock. However, the same should bre then applied for the other trading items such as purchases , opening stock as well in order to understand the effect on the profitability if any.

Thanx for giving me the true statement.

HI friends,

Pls go through the Guidance Note on "Tax Audit" issued by the ICAI (available on the ICAI's website) for practical questions on this issue.

The net effect will be "Nil" but yes, adjustment is required in terms of Sec 145A.

ur question is regarding tax prospective hence as per sec 145 of income tax act  , according to it inclusivemethod is precribed.therfore we add this to closing stock.refer sec  145 A of income tax act