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Tribunal deletes unexplained income addition, accepts gifts for medical expenses The Tribunal allowed the appeal, directing the deletion of the addition of Rs.3,55,000 as unexplained income under section 69A. The Tribunal accepted the ...
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Tribunal deletes unexplained income addition, accepts gifts for medical expenses
The Tribunal allowed the appeal, directing the deletion of the addition of Rs.3,55,000 as unexplained income under section 69A. The Tribunal accepted the assessee's claim regarding gifts from family members for medical expenses, ruling that they cannot be treated as unexplained income. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of considering circumstances and evidence in reaching its decision, ultimately allowing the appeal and pronouncing the order in open court on 21.07.2022.
Issues: Appeal against CIT(A)'s order sustaining addition of Rs.3,55,000 as unexplained income under section 69A and assessment under section 144 instead of 143(3).
Analysis: 1. The assessee, a retail trader of women suits, did not file income tax return due to income below the tax limit. During demonetization, deposited Rs.12,29,500 in banks for husband's medical expenses. AO treated Rs.3,55,000 as unexplained income under section 69A, adding it to total income. 2. Assessee's appeal before CIT(A) was dismissed, leading to the current appeal. Grounds raised challenge the addition of Rs.3,55,000 and assessment under section 144. Assessee argued gifts from brother and sister for husband's medical expenses were genuine, supported by affidavits. 3. Tribunal noted AO's failure to consider government instructions on exempt limit and press release. Assessee proved identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness of transactions, shifting burden from proving source of source. Affidavits were not contested by AO, applying Supreme Court precedent. 4. Assessee's claim of medical expenses for husband was accepted as plausible. Tribunal, following Supreme Court decision, ruled gifts from brother and sister cannot be treated as unexplained income. Addition of Rs.3,55,000 was directed to be deleted, allowing the appeal. 5. Tribunal's decision was based on the facts presented, emphasizing the importance of considering circumstances and evidence. The appeal was allowed, and the order was pronounced in open court on 21.07.2022.
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