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Profit Below 6%: Has New Law Changed Old Section 44AD–44AB Principle?

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...

July 3, 2026 5859 Views 0 comment Print

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

Income Tax : Understand every reporting requirement under Form 3CD as amended by the Finance Act, 2026. This guide explains clause-wise disclos...

June 29, 2026 39738 Views 0 comment Print

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

Income Tax : This guide explains who is required to maintain books of account under Section 44AA based on business, profession, turnover, and i...

June 23, 2026 6870 Views 0 comment Print

Comprehensive Guide to Maintenance of Books of Accounts

Income Tax : Section 44AA mandates maintenance of books by specified professionals and eligible businesses based on income or turnover limits. ...

June 9, 2026 20814 Views 0 comment Print

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

Income Tax : Explore special provisions for computing profits and gains under the Income Tax Act, 1961, covering diverse areas such as mineral ...

May 26, 2026 4062 Views 0 comment Print


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Section 9(1)(vii) FTS Addition Set Aside; Taxability Must Be Examined Under Relevant DTAA: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held legal services are not FTS under Section 9(1)(vii) and directed partner-wise DTAA examination. FTS addition was de...

July 5, 2026 609 Views 0 comment Print

Employee Secondment Reimbursements Taxable as FTS as’Make Available’ Test Was Satisfied: Delhi HC

Income Tax : Delhi High Court held the ITAT failed to properly examine the ‘make available’ test for secondment payments, set aside its ord...

July 1, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Remands Section 80GGC Claim as Political Donation Verification Was Incomplete

Income Tax : The Tribunal sent the issue of deduction for political donations back to the Assessing Officer after finding that bank transaction...

May 31, 2026 1608 Views 0 comment Print

Third-Party ERP Entries Alone Cannot Justify Section 69 Addition: ITAT Deletes Jewellery Purchase Addition

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that entries found in third-party ERP software during a search cannot alone justify unexplained investment addit...

May 18, 2026 468 Views 0 comment Print

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 999 Views 0 comment Print


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

May 6, 2023 13905 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 2115 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 11646 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 2619 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 1752 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 17805 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.

Exhaustive Criteria for Tax Audit : Normal & Presumptive

September 26, 2022 47433 Views 5 comments Print

Understanding tax audit criteria normal and presumptive. Learn about the provisions under section 44AB and 44AD for beneficial taxation schemes.

Brief summary of section 44AA of Income Tax Act, 1961 with latest amendments

September 15, 2022 34089 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the essentials of Section 44AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, with recent amendments. Learn about the obligations for professionals in legal, medical, engineering, architectural, accountancy, technical consultancy, interior decoration, and other notified professions. Understand the criteria for maintaining books of accounts based on income, turnover, and business setup.

Income Tax Section 44AD Assistance Excel Tool

August 13, 2022 32895 Views 2 comments Print

INTRODUCTION : The Section 44AD of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is a presumptive business income section. This section is generally applicable in the cases of large number of tax payers. This section is thoroughly related with Section 44AA (liability for compulsory maintenance of books of accounts) and Section 44AB (liability for getting books of […]

Maintenance of Books of Accounts By Specified and Notified Persons – Section 44AA Read With Rule 6F And Audit Under Section 44AB

July 24, 2022 10464 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the intricacies of maintaining books of accounts as per Section 44AA and Rule 6F of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Delve into the obligations for specified professions, businesses, and non-specified professions based on income and gross receipts thresholds. Explore the provisions related to compulsory audit under Section 44AB and learn about the due date for tax audit of accounts. Stay compliant and informed with the latest regulations.

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