Can I-T withdraw from start-up account? In specific cases only\, say experts

Can I-T withdraw from start-up account? In specific cases only, say experts

It's not unusual for the tax departments to freeze bank accounts and there have been instances of the authorities recovering the outstanding from the bank

Tinesh Bhasin  |  Mumbai 

The income-tax (I-T) department’s aggressive action against two start-ups — TravelKhana and Babygogo — due to ‘unexplained cash’ has taken the industry by surprise. The department took money out of their accounts — something that is quite rare.

Tax experts say that such measures are taken only when the company is on the verge of liquidation. ALSO READ: Here is a quick guide on how you can save tax on gifts However, tax experts say that companies need to be pro-active and approach the right authorities to avoid such situations as soon ...

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First Published: Mon, February 11 2019. 22:03 IST