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Presumptive Taxation under Section 58 of Income Tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : The Income Tax Act, 2025 introduces Section 58, consolidating earlier presumptive taxation schemes into one unified framework. It ...

April 6, 2026 2127 Views 4 comments Print

AO Cannot Apply 50% Presumptive Tax Rate Without Proof of Professional Income

Income Tax : The tribunal ruled that business income under section 44AD cannot be taxed using section 44ADA provisions. Presumptive schemes mus...

April 2, 2026 543 Views 0 comment Print

Compliance Calendar For The Financial Year 2026-27

CA, CS, CMA : The calendar lists all major statutory deadlines across laws. It helps businesses track filings and avoid penalties through timely...

April 1, 2026 8613 Views 0 comment Print

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 2841 Views 3 comments 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 18909 Views 0 comment Print


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ICAI Sets New Annual Tax Audit Limit of 60 per CA

CA, CS, CMA : The ICAI has updated guidelines for tax audit limits, retaining a 60-audit cap per member per financial year. The rule is effectiv...

July 31, 2025 4863 Views 1 comment Print

Join 5-Day Live & Online Income Tax Audit Course with Practical Examples

Income Tax : Join our 5-day live course from Sept 8-12, 2024, for an in-depth understanding of tax audits under Section 44AB, with practical in...

August 23, 2024 2022 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Audit Under Income Tax Act: Detailed Live Course with Practical Insights – Starting Today

Income Tax : Join our live course from Aug 23-25, 2024, to master tax audits, including Form 3CD, financial statements, and GST, with practical...

August 19, 2024 4263 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Revised ‘Guidance Note on Tax Audit under section 44AB

Income Tax : Exposure Draft of Revised ‘Guidance Note on Tax Audit under section 44AB of Income-tax Act, 1961’ is issued by ICAI Direct Tax...

July 22, 2023 104280 Views 0 comment Print

13 Reasons why due date of ITR & Tax Audit should be extended- Representation

Income Tax : Representation for extension of Due date of Income Tax Returns And Audit Report For A.Y. 2021-2022 (F.Y.  2020-2021. It is reques...

December 21, 2021 39723 Views 8 comments Print


Latest Judiciary


Charitable Trust as Pass-Through Entity: ITAT Deletes Interest Disallowance Rejects 8% Profit Estimation

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that interest expenses cannot be disallowed when the trust merely facilitates transactions and costs are reimbur...

April 27, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

No Appeal Dismissal u/s 249(4)(b) Without Advance Tax Liability: ITAT Hyderabad

Income Tax : ITAT Hyderabad holds that Section 249(4)(b) cannot bar appeal where no income is admitted and no advance tax is payable; sets asid...

April 27, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

Section 68 Addition Deleted Due to Lack of Evidence of Bogus Transactions

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that mere suspicion of bogus transactions without supporting evidence cannot justify addition under section 68. ...

April 21, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad: AO Cannot Exceed Limited Scrutiny Scope – Entire Assessment Held Invalid

Income Tax : The issue revolved around expansion of scrutiny from cash deposits to entire bank credits. The Tribunal ruled that such expansion ...

April 15, 2026 468 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Rajkot: Addition Based on ‘Dump Excel Sheet’ Deleted – No Evidence, No Tax

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that unsigned excel sheets without supporting evidence cannot justify additions. It ruled that absence of corrob...

April 14, 2026 882 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT amends rules pertaining to registration, approval & activities of Institutions, trusts & funds

Income Tax : The amendments brought about by Notification No. 45/2023 – Income-Tax (Income-tax (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2023) encompas...

June 23, 2023 13830 Views 1 comment Print

CBDT notifies more modes of e-payments; 6DD limit reduced to ₹ 10000

Income Tax : Notification No. 8/2020-Income-Tax- CBDT has notified Other electronic modes by inserting New Income TAx Rule 6ABBA. It also amend...

January 29, 2020 14139 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT extends return of Income / ITR Due date to 30.11.2014

Income Tax : In compliance to the judgments of various High Courts and after considering the representations received for extension of the due ...

September 26, 2014 67407 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Notifies new Form 3CA, 3CB & 3CD – Format of Tax Audit Report Revised

Income Tax : Notification No. 33/2014-Income Tax S.O. 1902 (E).. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 295 read with section 44AB of t...

July 25, 2014 59958 Views 0 comment Print


Draft Revised ‘Guidance Note on Tax Audit under section 44AB

July 22, 2023 104280 Views 0 comment Print

Exposure Draft of Revised ‘Guidance Note on Tax Audit under section 44AB of Income-tax Act, 1961’ is issued by ICAI Direct Taxes Committee.

Applicability of Tax Audit and Inter-link between Section 44AB, 44AD & 44ADA

July 20, 2023 86691 Views 4 comments Print

Explore the intricacies of tax audit and the interlink between sections 44AB, 44AD, and 44ADA of the Income Tax Act for the Assessment Year 2023-24. Understand the applicability conditions, thresholds, and amendments that impact businesses and professionals. A comprehensive flowchart is provided to help assess the necessity of a tax audit. Stay informed for informed financial decisions.

Section 44AD/44AF apply to presumptive assessment & not apply to Companies

July 19, 2023 3873 Views 0 comment Print

The provisions of section 44AD/44AF of the Act apply only to presumptive assessment, where the turnover is Rs.40.00 lacs or less and not the cases, where turnover is more than that.

Penalty cannot be imposed for lower gross profit based on mere Assumptions

July 19, 2023 1260 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of N.B. Builders & Promoters (P) Ltd Vs CIT, ITAT Chandigarh held that penalties cannot be imposed for mere lower gross profit based on assumptions and conjectures.

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

July 19, 2023 1329 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.

Small Businessmen Can opt Presumptive Taxation Scheme under section 44AD

June 29, 2023 2283 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how small business owners can benefit from the presumptive taxation scheme under Section 44AD. Find out the eligibility criteria, calculation method, and advantages of this scheme. Discover how it can simplify tax compliance for small businesses.

Understanding Presumptive Taxation: Benefits and Applicability in India

June 28, 2023 3657 Views 3 comments Print

Dive into the concept of presumptive taxation in India and explore its benefits for small businesses. Learn about the provisions of Section 44AD, 44ADA, and 44AE, and their applicability. Understand the advantages of opting for presumptive taxation and its impact on tax audits and bookkeeping requirements.

Simplified Taxation- Presumptive Taxation Scheme

June 26, 2023 1917 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the simplified Presumptive Taxation Scheme under the Indian Income Tax Act. Sections 44AD, 44ADA, and 44AE offer eligible individuals and entities a convenient way to declare income without maintaining detailed accounts. Understand the applicability, limits, and rates for each section, ensuring compliance with advance tax and audit requirements.

Can Lower Profit be declared U/s. 44AD of IT Act Despite Higher Actual Profits Earned

June 24, 2023 39030 Views 6 comments Print

Section 44AD of the Income tax Act is one of the most important sections which come in to use most frequently. There is a misconception / issue regarding the interpretation of the provisions of this section, regarding declaration of profits at minimum 8% / 6% rate even though the actual net profit earned is more.

Service tax amount cannot be included in gross receipt for Tax Audit u/s 44AD

June 24, 2023 2250 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that as service tax doesn’t partake the character of income, the same cannot be included in the gross receipt of the assessee for the purpose of computing the presumptive taxation u/s 44AD of the Income Tax Act.

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