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Section 115JB IT Act | Warranty Provisions Based on Scientific Estimation Are Ascertained Liabilities, Not Addable to Book Profit : ITAT Ahmedabad
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Section 115JB IT Act | Warranty Provisions Based on Scientific Estimation Are Ascertained Liabilities, Not Addable to Book Profit : ITAT Ahmedabad

ITAT Ahmedabad rules that warranty provisions calculated through past experience and scientific estimation qualify as ascertained liabilities under Section 115JB, barring their addition to book profits. This clarifies the tax treatment of contingent liabilities for corporate taxpayers, ensuring compliance with accounting standards while preventing double taxation.