ITAT Rules Interest on Statutory Dues May Be Compensatory, But TDS Interest Has No Nexus With Business Profits:

ITAT Rules Interest on Statutory Dues May Be Compensatory, But TDS Interest Has No Nexus With Business Profits

The ITAT Kolkata held that interest on delayed payment of sales tax, service tax, VAT, entry tax and employer's PF contribution is compensatory and allowable under Section 37(1).

ITAT Allows Deduction for Interest on Delayed Sales Tax, Service Tax And Employer PF

authorSaimadateJul 15, 2026
Last update on Jul 15, 2026
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ITAT Rules Interest on Statutory Dues May Be Compensatory, But TDS Interest Has No Nexus With Business Profits

The ITAT Kolkata held that interest on delayed payment of sales tax, service tax, VAT, entry tax and employer's PF contribution is compensatory and allowable under Section 37(1).

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