| Case ID |
d6dc7e46-7a6a-47d3-baf1-dd5f13028eb2 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
I.T.As. Nos. 861/KB and 862/KB of 2009 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 02, 2010 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeals were filed by the taxpayer against the consolidated orders passed by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals-I), Karachi. The key issues revolved around the allocation of profit and loss account expenses towards exempt income and the disallowance of provisions for non-performing loans. The Tribunal upheld the decisions made by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) and Additional Commissioner, confirming that the allocation of expenses was justified and in accordance with relevant laws. The Tribunal found that the taxpayer had not sufficiently demonstrated the appropriateness of their expense allocations and affirmed the disallowance of provisions for non-performing loans. Thus, the appeal was dismissed as meritless. |
| Summary |
This case centers on the appeals filed by Jahangir Siddiqui Investment Bank Ltd. against the orders of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals-I) related to the allocation of expenses and disallowance of provisions for non-performing loans. The Tribunal's decision emphasized the importance of adhering to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 and Income Tax Rules, 2002 concerning the apportionment of deductions. The Tribunal found the actions of the Additional Commissioner and the CIT(A) to be justified, thereby dismissing the taxpayer's appeal. This case illustrates the critical nature of proper expense allocation in financial reporting and compliance with tax regulations, particularly for banking institutions. Key concepts include the apportionment of deductions under Section 67 and the specific provisions of the Income Tax Rules, which dictate how expenses must be accounted for when determining taxable income. The ruling serves as a reminder for financial institutions to maintain accurate records and follow prescribed guidelines to avoid disputes with tax authorities. |
| Court |
Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue
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| Entities Involved |
Jahangir Siddiqui Investment Bank Ltd.,
J.S. Bank Limited,
Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals-I), Karachi
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| Judges |
CH. MUHAMMAD ISHAQ, JUDICIAL MEMBER,
MUHAMMAD SAEED, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Muhammad Athar Advocate,
Mr. Abdul Hameed Sheikh, DR
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| Petitioners |
Messrs Jahangir Siddiqui Investment Bank Ltd. (Now J.S. Bank Limited)
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| Respondents |
Not available
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| Citations |
2010 SLD 2326,
(2010) 102 TAX 430,
2010 PTD 2270
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| Other Citations |
2008 PTD (Trib.) 679,
2005 PTD 344,
(2004) 92 Tax 128(sic),
1986 SCMR 1114,
1993 SCMR 1232,
1993 PTD 766,
I.T.A. No.1615/KB of 200,
2005 PTD 2586,
PLD 1974 Kar. 6,
(1966) 13 Tax 210 (S.C. Pak.),
2002 PTD (Trib.) 1898
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Ordinance, 2001,
Income Tax Rules, 2002
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| Sections |
67,
131,
13
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