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DINKAR Ltd., issued 2,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each on April 01, 2024 at a premium of 10% and redeemable at a premium of 10%. Debenture interest was paid half yearly on September 30 and March 31 and tax deducted at source is 10% for the period ending March 31, 2025. Journal entry for Debenture interest transferred to profit and loss account for the period ending March 31, 2025 will be:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

Annual interest =2,000×100×10%=20,000= 2{,}000 \times 100 \times 10\% = 20{,}000. Interest is charged on the gross amount; TDS only affects the payment entry, not the transfer entry. So the full 20,00020{,}000 in the Debenture Interest Account is closed by transferring it to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

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