INCOME TAX5 Sept 2026
Tenant deducted TDS on rent, but it never reached govt: Can landlord lose tax credit? Here's what ITAT recently ruled | Mint
A Delhi landlord was denied income-tax credit because her tenant deducted TDS on rent but never deposited it with the government. ITAT Delhi has now ruled that authorities cannot deny credit to a taxpayer simply because the deductor failed to deposit the tax. This ruling relieves many taxpayers whose credits are stuck due to tenant defaults.
Key Statutory Highlights
- A Delhi property owner was denied TDS credit because her tenant deducted tax but did not deposit it with the government.
- ITAT Delhi ruled that tax authorities cannot deny TDS credit merely because the deductor defaulted on depositing the tax.
- The landlord had claimed a refund but faced a demand; the tribunal allowed her appeal following earlier judgments.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your TDS credit is denied because the deductor didn't deposit the tax, you can challenge this before the appellate authorities and rely on this ITAT ruling to support your case.
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