| Case ID |
2ce56dbb-f7e2-4ecc-9f6e-86a00863650e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
I.T.A. No. 1415/LB |
| Decision Date |
Jul 26, 2012 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Tribunal annulled the orders of both authorities below regarding the treatment of obsolete stock and allowed the taxpayer's claimed expenses. It was determined that the taxpayer could value its closing stock-in-trade at either the lower of cost or net realizable value, without the requirement of writing off obsolete stock. The decision emphasized that provisions for obsolete stocks could be allowed even if not written off, thus supporting the taxpayer's position. Additionally, the Tribunal ruled that gains from the sale of scrap and fixed assets should be taxed only to the extent of actual depreciation allowed, ensuring compliance with the Income Tax Ordinance. The Tribunal also confirmed that exchange gains should be prorated between the Final Tax Regime and Presumptive Tax Regime, maintaining adherence to relevant tax laws. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of provisions related to obsolete stock under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. The primary contention was whether the taxpayer could claim expenses related to obsolete stock without it being written off. The Tribunal concluded that the law does not mandate writing off obsolete stock as a precondition for claiming expenses. The decision reinforced taxpayer rights to value stock-in-trade at net realizable value. Furthermore, the Tribunal addressed the treatment of gains from the sale of scrap and fixed assets, clarifying that such gains should not go untaxed and should reflect actual depreciation allowances. This case is significant for taxpayers navigating the complexities of income tax regulations, particularly concerning stock valuation and tax regime classifications. Keywords: Income Tax Ordinance, stock valuation, obsolete stock, tax regimes, depreciation, tax law compliance. |
| Court |
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
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| Entities Involved |
C.I.R. (LTU), LAHORE,
Messrs F.M.C. UNITED (PVT.) LTD., LAHORE
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| Judges |
SHAHID, JAMIL KHAN, JUDICIAL MEMBER,
MUHAMMAD ZAHIR-UD-DIN, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER
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| Lawyers |
Karamatullah Ch. D.R.,
Asim Zulfiqar, FCA,
Maqsood Ahmed, ACA
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| Petitioners |
C.I.R. (LTU), LAHORE
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| Respondents |
Messrs F.M.C. UNITED (PVT.) LTD., LAHORE
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| Citations |
2013 SLD 10 = 2013 PTD 205
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| Other Citations |
I.T.A. No. 2164/LB of 2006
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Ordinance, 2001
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| Sections |
122,
35(4),
34(3),
122(5A),
169(2)
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