{"id":844,"date":"2026-04-09T13:57:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/komplytek.com\/blogs\/?p=844"},"modified":"2026-04-09T13:57:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:57:36","slug":"section-43b-allowability-of-expenses-on-payment-basis-fy-2025-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/komplytek.com\/blogs\/section-43b-allowability-of-expenses-on-payment-basis-fy-2025-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Section 43B \u2013 Allowability of Expenses on Payment Basis (FY 2025-26)"},"content":{"rendered":"<body><h2 data-path-to-node=\"3\" id=\"mcetoc_1jlp7hh570\"><\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/komplytek.com\/blogs\/section-43b-allowability-of-expenses-on-payment-basis-fy-2025-26\/#%F0%9F%93%98_Complete_Guide_with_Latest_Updates_Coverage_Examples\" >\ud83d\udcd8 Complete Guide with Latest Updates, Coverage &amp; Examples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/komplytek.com\/blogs\/section-43b-allowability-of-expenses-on-payment-basis-fy-2025-26\/#%E2%9D%93_What_is_Section_43B\" >\u2753 What is Section 43B?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/komplytek.com\/blogs\/section-43b-allowability-of-expenses-on-payment-basis-fy-2025-26\/#%F0%9F%8E%AF_Purpose_of_Section_43B\" >\ud83c\udfaf Purpose of Section 43B<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/komplytek.com\/blogs\/section-43b-allowability-of-expenses-on-payment-basis-fy-2025-26\/#%F0%9F%93%8B_Expenses_Covered_Under_Section_43B\" >\ud83d\udccb Expenses Covered Under Section 43B<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/komplytek.com\/blogs\/section-43b-allowability-of-expenses-on-payment-basis-fy-2025-26\/#%F0%9F%97%93%EF%B8%8F_When_is_Deduction_Allowed\" >\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f When is Deduction Allowed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/komplytek.com\/blogs\/section-43b-allowability-of-expenses-on-payment-basis-fy-2025-26\/#%F0%9F%92%A1_Example_of_Section_43B\" >\ud83d\udca1 Example of Section 43B<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/komplytek.com\/blogs\/section-43b-allowability-of-expenses-on-payment-basis-fy-2025-26\/#%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F_Important_Condition_for_PF_ESI\" >\u26a0\ufe0f Important Condition for PF &amp; ESI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/komplytek.com\/blogs\/section-43b-allowability-of-expenses-on-payment-basis-fy-2025-26\/#%F0%9F%94%8D_Special_Focus_%E2%80%93_Year-End_Compliance\" >\ud83d\udd0d Special Focus \u2013 Year-End Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/komplytek.com\/blogs\/section-43b-allowability-of-expenses-on-payment-basis-fy-2025-26\/#%F0%9F%9A%AB_Common_Mistakes_Under_Section_43B\" >\ud83d\udeab Common Mistakes Under Section 43B<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/komplytek.com\/blogs\/section-43b-allowability-of-expenses-on-payment-basis-fy-2025-26\/#%F0%9F%93%89_Impact_of_Non-Compliance\" >\ud83d\udcc9 Impact of Non-Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/komplytek.com\/blogs\/section-43b-allowability-of-expenses-on-payment-basis-fy-2025-26\/#%F0%9F%8C%9F_Why_Section_43B_is_Important\" >\ud83c\udf1f Why Section 43B is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/komplytek.com\/blogs\/section-43b-allowability-of-expenses-on-payment-basis-fy-2025-26\/#%F0%9F%8F%81_Conclusion\" >\ud83c\udfc1 Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"mcetoc_1jlp7hh571\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%98_Complete_Guide_with_Latest_Updates_Coverage_Examples\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcd8 <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Complete Guide with Latest Updates, Coverage &amp; Examples<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Section 43B of the Income-tax Act, 1961 is one of the most critical provisions for businesses at the time of financial year closing. It ensures that certain expenses are allowed as deduction only when they are actually paid, irrespective of the accounting method followed. This section plays a major role in year-end tax planning, audit, and compliance.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"mcetoc_1jlp7hh572\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%93_What_is_Section_43B\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\u2753 What is Section 43B?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Section 43B states that specified expenses are allowed as a deduction only on actual payment basis, even if the taxpayer follows the mercantile system of accounting.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">\ud83d\udc49 Simply put:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\">Expense booked \u2260 Allowed deduction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\">Payment made = Allowed deduction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"10\" id=\"mcetoc_1jlp7hh573\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%AF_Purpose_of_Section_43B\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\ud83c\udfaf Purpose of Section 43B<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">The main objective is:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\">\u2714 To prevent misuse of accrual accounting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\">\u2714 To ensure timely payment of statutory dues<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\">\u2714 To avoid claiming deductions without actual payment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"13\" id=\"mcetoc_1jlp7hh574\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8B_Expenses_Covered_Under_Section_43B\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\ud83d\udccb Expenses Covered Under Section 43B<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">The following expenses are allowed only on payment basis:<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">\ud83d\udd39 Statutory Dues<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\">GST<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\">Customs duty<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\">Excise duty<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\">VAT (where applicable)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">\ud83d\udd39 Employee-Related Payments<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"18\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\">Employer contribution to PF<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\">Employer contribution to ESI<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\">\ud83d\udd39 Other Key Expenses<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"20\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\">Bonus or commission to employees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\">Interest on loan from:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"20,1,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,1,1,0,0\">Banks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,1,1,1,0\">Financial institutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,1,1,2,0\">NBFCs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\">Leave encashment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"21\" id=\"mcetoc_1jlp7hh575\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%97%93%EF%B8%8F_When_is_Deduction_Allowed\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f When is Deduction Allowed?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22\">Deduction is allowed in:<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23\">\u2714 Same Financial Year If payment is made on or before 31 March<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24\">\u2714 Next Financial Year (Still Allowed in Current Year) If payment is made before due date of return filing (Section 139(1)) \ud83d\udc49 This is a very important benefit.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"25\" id=\"mcetoc_1jlp7hh576\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%A1_Example_of_Section_43B\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\ud83d\udca1 Example of Section 43B<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26\">Case 1 \u2013 Payment Made Before Due Date<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"27\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27,0,0\">Bonus payable for FY 2025-26 = \u20b91,00,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0\">Paid on: 30 June 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27,2,0\">Return filing due date: 31 October 2026 \u2714 Deduction allowed in FY 2025-26<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28\">Case 2 \u2013 Payment Made After Due Date<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"29\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"29,0,0\">Bonus payable = \u20b91,00,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"29,1,0\">Paid on: 15 November 2026 \u274c Not allowed in FY 2025-26 \u2714 Allowed in next year (FY 2026-27)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"30\" id=\"mcetoc_1jlp7hh577\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F_Important_Condition_for_PF_ESI\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\u26a0\ufe0f Important Condition for PF &amp; ESI<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"31\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31,0,0\">Employer contribution \u2192 Covered under Section 43B<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31,1,0\">Employee contribution \u2192 Governed by separate provisions (strict due date rules)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"32\">Delay in employee contribution may lead to disallowance.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"33\" id=\"mcetoc_1jlp7hh578\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%8D_Special_Focus_%E2%80%93_Year-End_Compliance\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\ud83d\udd0d Special Focus \u2013 Year-End Compliance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"34\">Before closing FY 2025-26, businesses must ensure:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"35\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"35,0,0\">\u2714 PF \/ ESI paid on time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"35,1,0\">\u2714 GST liability cleared<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"35,2,0\">\u2714 Bonus \/ commission paid or planned<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"35,3,0\">\u2714 Interest on loans paid<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"35,4,0\">\u2714 Leave encashment provision reviewed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"36\" id=\"mcetoc_1jlp7hh579\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%AB_Common_Mistakes_Under_Section_43B\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\ud83d\udeab Common Mistakes Under Section 43B<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"37\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,0,0\">\u274c Booking expense but not making payment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,1,0\">\u274c Missing return filing due date<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,2,0\">\u274c Confusing employee vs employer PF contribution<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,3,0\">\u274c Not tracking unpaid statutory dues<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,4,0\">\u274c Incorrect provision entries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"38\" id=\"mcetoc_1jlp7hh57a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%89_Impact_of_Non-Compliance\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\ud83d\udcc9 Impact of Non-Compliance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"39\">If payment is not made:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"40\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"40,0,0\">Expense is disallowed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"40,1,0\">Taxable income increases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"40,2,0\">Higher tax liability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"40,3,0\">Interest and penalties may apply<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"41\" id=\"mcetoc_1jlp7hh57b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%9F_Why_Section_43B_is_Important\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\ud83c\udf1f Why Section 43B is Important<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"42\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"42,0,0\">\u2714 Ensures genuine expense claim<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"42,1,0\">\u2714 Impacts tax computation directly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"42,2,0\">\u2714 Critical for audit and assessment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"42,3,0\">\u2714 Highly relevant for year-end planning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"43\" id=\"mcetoc_1jlp7hh58c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%81_Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\ud83c\udfc1 Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"44\">Section 43B is one of the most important provisions for businesses during financial year closing. It requires careful monitoring of statutory and specified payments to ensure that deductions are not disallowed. Businesses should review all outstanding liabilities before 31 March and ensure timely payments to optimise tax position and avoid future tax issues.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udcd8 Complete Guide with Latest Updates, Coverage &amp; Examples Section 43B of the Income-tax Act, 1961 is one of the most critical provisions for businesses at the time of financial year closing. It ensures that certain expenses are allowed as deduction only when they are actually paid, irrespective of the accounting method followed. 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