Income Tax : The article argues that Section 58(3) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 does not independently mandate books of account or tax audit for...
Income Tax : The article examines whether Section 58(3) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 makes tax audit compulsory whenever profits fall below 6%, ...
Income Tax : This guide explains the presumptive taxation schemes available under the Income-tax Act, including Sections 44AD, 44ADA, and 44AE....
Income Tax : The Income-tax Act provides presumptive taxation schemes under Sections 44AD, 44ADA, and 44AE to reduce compliance burdens by allo...
Income Tax : The issue concerns whether declaring profits below the presumptive rate automatically triggers tax audit or whether turnover thres...
CA, CS, CMA : There is no requirement for submitting the Financial Statements i.e. Balance Sheets and Income & Expenditure Account for the appli...
Income Tax : The Tribunal held that deduction of tax under Section 194J cannot automatically classify receipts as professional income. Tax auth...
Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi held that once income higher than the presumptive rate under Section 44AD was declared, the assessee was not requir...
Income Tax : The Tribunal held that GST collected is not part of income for presumptive taxation under section 44B. It ruled that GST is a stat...
Income Tax : The Tribunal held that once income is declared under the presumptive taxation scheme of Section 44AD, individual cash deposits can...
Income Tax : ITAT held that cash deposits during demonetization were explained as business sales declared under Section 44AD. Without disprovin...
The article argues that Section 58(3) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 does not independently mandate books of account or tax audit for profits below 6%. It concludes that compliance should continue to depend on the conditions and turnover limits under Sections 62 and 63.
The article examines whether Section 58(3) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 makes tax audit compulsory whenever profits fall below 6%, regardless of turnover. It concludes that a harmonious interpretation suggests taxpayers should continue to be governed by the normal thresholds under Sections 62 and 63, though legislative clarification is needed.
This guide explains the presumptive taxation schemes available under the Income-tax Act, including Sections 44AD, 44ADA, and 44AE. It outlines eligibility, turnover limits, presumptive income rates, and compliance requirements for businesses and professionals.
The Income-tax Act provides presumptive taxation schemes under Sections 44AD, 44ADA, and 44AE to reduce compliance burdens by allowing eligible businesses and professionals to declare income at prescribed rates. The key takeaway is that taxpayers opting for these schemes can avoid maintaining detailed books of account and tax audits, subject to specified eligibility conditions and turnover thresholds.
The issue concerns whether declaring profits below the presumptive rate automatically triggers tax audit or whether turnover thresholds still apply. The analysis identifies a drafting anomaly that may require legislative clarification or judicial interpretation.
The Tribunal held that deduction of tax under Section 194J cannot automatically classify receipts as professional income. Tax authorities must independently examine the nature of services before denying the benefit of Section 44AD. The matter was remanded for fresh assessment.
Recent ITAT rulings clarify that presumptive taxation depends on statutory classification under the Income Tax Act. The key takeaway is that business income cannot be reclassified as professional income merely because services are rendered.
The Income Tax Act 2025 has merged old presumptive taxation provisions into a single Section 58 framework. The change simplifies compliance for businesses, professionals, and transport operators under one codified structure.
Explore special provisions for computing profits and gains under the Income Tax Act, 1961, covering diverse areas such as mineral oil exploration, small businesses on presumptive basis, professions, goods carriage operations, shipping, aircraft operation, turnkey power projects, and royalty income of non-residents. Stay updated on amendments and key details for effective tax planning.
The ITAT Delhi held that once income higher than the presumptive rate under Section 44AD was declared, the assessee was not required to maintain detailed books or expense records. The addition based on estimated expenditure was deleted.
