Disallowance of salary expenses was reversed where the taxpayer...

Disallowance of salary expenses was reversed where the taxpayer produced employee-wise breakup, designations, locations and salary details and no evidence of sham payments or diversion of funds was shown; AO's salary disallowance deleted. Non-deduction of tax at source on cross-border/reimbursement payments was held not to be a standalone ground for disallowance where payments were characterised as reimbursements, supported by particulars and did not prima facie attract TDS; 40(a)(i) addition deleted. Addition for alleged undisclosed receipts was deleted after the assessee furnished corresponding receipt particulars and TDS credit documentation, and Revenue produced no contrary proof. Appeal dismissed.