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Income Tax Audit of Top CompaniesIncome Tax Audit of Top CompaniesTanuja Mittal
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AimAim
Qualitative Improvement
Selective Approach from A.R.1998-99
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ObjectivesObjectives
Correctness of application of provisions of the Income Tax Act 1961 & Wealth Tax Act 1957
Assessing officer has taken due care during finalisation of assessments
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Methodology….Methodology….
I. Selection a)Strategic sectors - Significant growth -Privatisation b)Top Companies -Sales Turnover -Profit before Tax -Actual Tax Paid
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Methodology - ContdMethodology - Contd
II. Hqrs sent Financial data - Capitaline - First Source(CMIE)
III. Guidelines prepared in consultation with field offices
IV. Audit StrategyV. All cases covered Summary or
scrutiny
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GuidelinesGuidelines
List of companies and Financial dataNews clippingsCorrelation with Central Excise and
Sales TaxOutstation TDSNot assessed immediately forward to
the concerned AG
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AR 2000-01AR 2000-01
Sectors selectedImportanceBlack money
- Cement- Automobiles- Textiles
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All IndiaAll India
97 companiesA.Y. 1994-95 to 99-00PBT above Rs 25 lakhs326 observations T.E. Rs 65442 lakhs
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MaharashtraMaharashtra
Sector No. of selected
Companies
Textile 19
Automobiles 13
Cement 13
Total 45
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MaharashtraMaharashtra
45 companies 100 printed paras T.E. of Rs. 41480 lakhs
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Cement SectorCement Sector
India second largest producer4 groups account for 50% of domestic
cement capacitywww.cementindia.net
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Associated Cement Cos Ltd….Associated Cement Cos Ltd….
Audit Para # 4.6.1CIT Mumbai City IV chargeThe assessments for the A.Y.1994-95
to 1997-98, completed after scrutiny, and for the A.Y. 1998-99, done in summary manner
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ACC Ltd - Contd Ltd - Contd
A.Y.1997-98Receipts relating to railway insurance
and other claims including road transport subsidy to be added back
Total income more than 30% of the book profit
Provisions of Section 115JA not applicable
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ACC Ltd - ContdACC Ltd - Contd
A.Y.1994-95 to 1996-97Rs. 8384 lakh on account of receipts
relating to Railway insurance and other claims including road transport subsidy paid by the State Government
Shown as sundry debtors Accrued income and added to the total
income.
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ACC Ltd - ContdACC Ltd - Contd
A.Y.1995-96 to 1998-99Excise duty on manufactured goods
lying in the factory premisesNot taken into account in valuing
closing stock
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ACC Ltd - ContdACC Ltd - Contd
A.Y.1994-95 to 1996-97Deductions were admissible only in
respect of profits and gains from industrial activity in respect of newly established industrial undertakings
Incorrectly deduction allowed in respect of the profits on trading activity (sale of cement, etc.)
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ACC Ltd - ContdACC Ltd - Contd
A.Y.1994-95 and 1995-96 Deduction on account of royalty, commission,
technical fees etc, from foreign Government at 50 percent of gross receipts of Rs. 816.96 lakh
Net receipts (reducing 10 % of Gross receipts) Rs.760.25 lakh
Omission resulted in underassessment of income
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ACC Ltd - ContdACC Ltd - Contd
The above omissions resulted in an aggregate undercharge of tax of Rs. 10897.52 lakh
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Gujarat Ambuja Ltd…Gujarat Ambuja Ltd…
Audit Para # 4.6.4CIT Mumbai City III chargeThe assessments for A.Y. 1994-95 to
1997-98, assessed under scrutiny
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Gujarat Ambuja Ltd - Contd Gujarat Ambuja Ltd - Contd
A.Y.1997-98Pre-operative expenditure of Rs.
1107.60 lakh on interest on borrowed funds and premium on lease hold land
Capital expenditure.Hence disallowed
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Gujarat Ambuja Ltd - Contd Gujarat Ambuja Ltd - Contd
A.Y.1995-96Restrict the deduction of Rs. 1141.15
lakh on account of expenditure incurred on a power line for a new unit to 1/10th
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Gujarat Ambuja Ltd - Contd Gujarat Ambuja Ltd - Contd
A.Y.1994-95 & 1995-96Excise duty payable on finished goods
was not taken into account in valuing closing stock
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Gujarat Ambuja Ltd - Contd Gujarat Ambuja Ltd - Contd
A.Y.1994-95 & 1996-97Puja function expenses and share
transfer expenses Not incurred for the purpose of business Excess computation of loss.
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Gujarat Ambuja Ltd - ContdGujarat Ambuja Ltd - Contd
The above omissions resulted in an aggregate undercharge of tax of Rs. 1061.62 lakh.
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Automobile SectorAutomobile Sector
Backward and forward linkagesIndicates economic performancewww.acmainfo.com
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Audit Para # 4.8.1CIT Mumbai City V chargeA.Y. 1994-95 to 1997-98 assessed
under scrutinyA.Y.1998-99, done in summary manner
Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd…
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M & M Ltd - ContdM & M Ltd - Contd
A.Y.1994-95Incorrect deduction under
section 80HHC of Rs.82.17 lakh allowed
Rs.11.03 lakh indicated in the assessment order
T.E. Rs.44.17 lakh
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M & M Ltd - ContdM & M Ltd - Contd
A.Y.1994-95Incorrect allowance of depreciation of
Rs.46.10 lakhRs.36.86 lakh admissibleT.E. Rs.9.59 lakh
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M & M Ltd - ContdM & M Ltd - Contd
A.Y.1996-97Expenditure of Rs.530.99 lakh
and income of Rs.25.04 lakh of earlier years as debited/credited toprofit and loss account
Irregular allowance of prior period expenditure
T.E. Rs. 232.74 lakh
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M & M Ltd - ContdM & M Ltd - Contd
A.Y.1994-95, 1996-97 and 1997-98Omission to disallow capital expenditure
on loss on sale of assets,assets written off and loss of sale of investment as indicated in tax audit report
T.E. Rs. 257.55 lakh
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M & M Ltd - ContdM & M Ltd - Contd
A.Y.1994-95 to 1998-99Wealth Tax assessment recordsAircrafts not used for commercial
purposes Treat as assets for wealth tax purposeT.E. Rs.72.44 lakh
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TELCO LtdTELCO Ltd
Audit Para # 4.8.3CIT Mumbai City II ChargeA.Y.1996-97
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TELCO LtdTELCO Ltd
The proportionate expenditure of Rs.469.87 lakhs on the total expenditure incurred on scientific research of Rs.5580.43 lakh claimed as deduction was not taken into account to arrive at the correct amount of profit which resulted in excess allowance of deduction of Rs.117.46 lakh.
T.E. Rs 92.94 lakhs
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Textile SectorTextile Sector
8 % of India’s GDP30 % of Export Earningswww.itd.org
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Mafatlal Industries Ltd…Mafatlal Industries Ltd…
Audit Para # 4.10.1CIT Mumbai City II ChargeA.Y. 1994-95 to 1997-98 scrutiny
assessments
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Mafatlal Industries Ltd - ContdMafatlal Industries Ltd - Contd
A.Y.1994-95 to 1997-98Excise duty payable on stock in trade
was not taken into account in valuing closing stock
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Mafatlal Industries Ltd - ContdMafatlal Industries Ltd - Contd
A.Y.1994-95 to 1997-98Expenses on interest, commission and
technical know-how fee in foreign currency
No evidence for TDS
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Mafatlal Industries Ltd - ContdMafatlal Industries Ltd - Contd
1994-95 to 1997-98No TDS on rent and lease rent of
premises of Rs.4540.60 lakhBut debited to profit and loss account
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Mafatlal Industries Ltd - ContdMafatlal Industries Ltd - Contd
1997-98Assets, owned by the assessee but not
utilized for own businessNot included in the net wealth
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Mafatlal Industries Ltd - ContdMafatlal Industries Ltd - Contd
The above omissions resulted in an aggregate under charge of tax of Rs. 4034.98 lakh.
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Morarjee & Gokuldas Spinning & Weaving MillsMorarjee & Gokuldas Spinning & Weaving Mills
Audit Para # 4.10.10(4) CIT Mumbai City I Charge A.Y.1995-96 &1996-97 assessed under
scrutiny Interest of Rs. 386.46 lakh earned on
investment in tax-free bonds, which were purchased after obtaining loans on which interest of Rs. 4070.20 lakh was paid by the assessee.
Tax Effect Rs.177.76 lakh
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ConclusionConclusion
It was observed that although most of the assessments of these companies were completed in scrutiny manner, adequate care was not taken during assessment leading to avoidable mistakes. As these companies contribute significantly to the tax collection, it is imperative that the assessing officers focus greater attention on these companies
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ConclusionConclusion
Audit of Companies in select Sectors for A.R. 2001-02