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Every partnership firm declares partner compensation and interest as an expense. However, the income tax statute 1961 limits partner compensation and interest. Section 40(b) governs partner compensation and interest.
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Conditions to be followed by Partnership Firm
Note: If the company is a partner in the firm and the director of the company or shareholder of the company is a employee of the Firm, it will be considered as Salary. It will not be considered as remuneration to partners.
S.No | Book Profit | Quantum of Deduction |
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1 | On the first Rs 3 lakhs of book profit or in case of loss | Rs 1,50,000 or 90% of book profit whichever is higher |
2 | On the balance of book profit | 60% of profit |
Interest can be allowed as deduction only if the following conditions have met