3 MSME vendors (₹8,50,000) booked in early May — the 45-day §43B(h) payment window expires 13 Jun 2026. Miss it and the expense is disallowed this FY.
− ₹ 1,32,000
Deduction added back to FY 2026-27 taxable income; allowed only in the year of actual payment · MSMED §16 interest at 3× RBI bank rate accrues until paid.
Pay ₹8,50,000 to the 3 MSME vendors on or before the 45-day window closes (13 Jun 2026 · 11 days left).
+ ₹ 1,32,000
Expense stays deductible in FY 2026-27 · no §43B(h) add-back · no MSMED §16 interest liability.
Cited provision: Income-tax Act 1961 §43B(h) — inserted by Finance Act 2023, effective AY 2024-25; read with MSMED Act 2006 §15 (45-day payment limit) and §16 (interest on delay). Source: indiafilings.com/learn/section-43bh (sample)
AI-generated guidance based on the cited provision. tapestree does not provide tax advice — confirm with your CA / advisor before acting.