Generally, provisions are not allowed as deductible expenses for tax purposes. Bad debts written off are allowed as deductible expenses if they relate to income previously declared and all possible steps have been taken to recover the same. The bad debts recovered should be included in the taxable income in the year in which it is recovered.
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