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Tax Audit for Doctors, Lawyers, CAs & Other Professionals – Section 44ADA

Income Tax : Only specified professionals can opt for presumptive taxation under Section 44ADA. Declaring less than 50% profit may trigger mand...

February 17, 2026 2772 Views 3 comments Print

Penalty Deleted as Audited Books Existed Despite Rejection for Defects

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that penalty under Section 271A cannot be levied merely because books were rejected and income was estimated. S...

December 26, 2025 912 Views 0 comment Print

Comprehensive Guide to Maintenance of Books of Accounts

Income Tax : Section 44AA mandates maintenance of books of accounts by specified professionals and businesses exceeding prescribed limits. Lear...

November 13, 2025 18828 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Maintenance of books of accounts under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Section 44AA mandates books for professionals and businesses exceeding income thresholds. Details presumptive tax rules, required ...

October 31, 2025 5229 Views 0 comment Print

Clause wise Items reportable in Income Tax Audit Report (Form 3CA/3CB/3CD)

Income Tax : Form 3CD requires mandatory reporting on taxpayer identity, business status, accounting methods (ICDS), depreciation, inadmissible...

October 17, 2025 36483 Views 0 comment Print


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Additional Evidence Rejected Due to Violation of Income Tax Rule 46A Procedures

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) improperly admitted additional evidence without satisfying Rule 46A conditions or recording reas...

April 14, 2026 483 Views 0 comment Print

No bills ≠ bogus: Bangalore ITAT deletes Sec 69A addition on agricultural income

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that absence of bills for agricultural sales cannot justify addition under Section 69A. Where cultivation and la...

March 27, 2026 1182 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai: AO Cannot Apply 50% Presumptive Rate U/s 44ADA to Business Income Declared U/s 44AD – Addition Deleted

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that section 44ADA applies only to specified professions and cannot be invoked for business income covered unde...

March 23, 2026 717 Views 0 comment Print

Section 271A Penalty Sustained Despite VSV Settlement; Non-Maintenance of Books Proved

Income Tax : The dispute centered on a statutory obligation to maintain books of account. The tribunal confirmed that non-compliance attracts p...

February 6, 2026 342 Views 0 comment Print

No Double Penalty for Same Default Under Sections 271A and 271B: ITAT Chennai

Income Tax : The tribunal held that once penalty is imposed for non-maintenance of books, a second penalty for non-audit cannot be levied. Levy...

January 27, 2026 540 Views 0 comment Print


Rejection of books of accounts of corporate assessee cannot be done in light manner

July 19, 2023 1314 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that rejection of books of accounts of the assessee being a corporate assessee and subjected to statutory audits cannot be done in a light manner. Accordingly, matter remitted back to AO for re-adjudication.

Juxtaposition between Section 44AA & 44AB: Analysis and Suggestions

June 11, 2023 9396 Views 0 comment Print

Article examines contrast between sections 44AA and 44AB of Income Tax Act 1961, highlighting confusion it creates. Gain insights into requirements for maintaining books of account and audit, and explore suggestions to address disparity

Illogical clauses (i) & (ii) in section 44AA(2) – Maintenance of books

June 10, 2023 11946 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the provisions of Section 44AA(2)(i)&(ii) of the Income Tax Act, which outline the conditions for maintaining books in business and professions. Learn about the differences between existing businesses and newly set up ones and explore suggestions for simplification.

Special provisions for computing profits and gains under Income Tax Act, 1961

May 12, 2023 2790 Views 0 comment Print

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.

Linkage of Section 44AA, 44AD, 44ADA and 44AB

May 6, 2023 13692 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the linkage between Sections 44AA, 44AD, 44ADA, and 44AB in the Income Tax Act. Explore the distinctions, turnover criteria, and compliance requirements for businesses and professionals. Stay informed to ensure proper compliance with tax regulations.

Once penalty for non-maintenance of books is levied then penalty for not getting books audited not leviable

April 21, 2023 2019 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur held that once the penalty is levied for non-maintenance of book of accounts, there cannot be further default for not getting the same audited as required u/s 44AB of the Act.

TDS u/s 194J not deductible on payment to contract teachers

April 14, 2023 11226 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that payment to contract teachers doesn’t qualify as ‘fee for professional services’ and accordingly TDS under section 194J of the Income Tax Act not deductible.

Penalty for not getting books audited not leviable once penalty for non-maintenance of books levied

April 10, 2023 2514 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur held that once the penalty is levied for non-maintenance of book of accounts, there cannot be further default for not getting the same audited as required u/s 44AB of the Act and therefore, the penalty levied u/s 271B is not justified.

Section 44AB: Turnover not include sales affected on behalf of principals

December 31, 2022 1629 Views 0 comment Print

Devki Nandan Bindal Vs ITO (ITAT Delhi) The Board has clarified that the turnover does not include the sales affected on behalf of the principals and only the gross commission has to be considered for the purposes of section 44AB where the agents act only as an agent of his constituent and never acts as […]

Presumptive Taxation Scheme under Income Tax Act, 1961

December 12, 2022 17412 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Presumptive Taxation Scheme under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Understand the provisions of Sec 44AB, recent amendments, and key considerations for tax audit.

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