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Presumptive Taxation Scheme: Meaning, Eligibility & Implications

Income Tax : This guide explains the presumptive taxation schemes available under the Income-tax Act, including Sections 44AD, 44ADA, and 44AE....

June 24, 2026 167160 Views 19 comments Print

FAQs on interest under section 234A, 234B, 234C and 234D

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department explains when interest is payable for delayed return filing, advance tax defaults, deferment of instalme...

June 20, 2026 13008 Views 0 comment Print

Presumptive taxation- Section 44AD, 44ADA, 44AEAC

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act provides presumptive taxation schemes under Sections 44AD, 44ADA, and 44AE to reduce compliance burdens by allo...

June 17, 2026 2361762 Views 230 comments Print

Presumptive Audit Controversy: Profit Trigger vs Turnover Trigger

Income Tax : The issue concerns whether declaring profits below the presumptive rate automatically triggers tax audit or whether turnover thres...

June 16, 2026 13746 Views 2 comments 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 20430 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


MEF empanelment date extended – Firms under Presumptive Taxation not to submit Financial Statements

CA, CS, CMA : There is no requirement for submitting the Financial Statements i.e. Balance Sheets and Income & Expenditure Account for the appli...

October 9, 2020 1314 Views 0 comment Print

Audit U/s. 44ADA not to be counted for Tax Audit Limit Calculation: ICAI

CA, CS, CMA : ICAI decided to exclude audit conducted under section 44ADA of Income-tax Act, 1961 for reckoning the specified number of tax audi...

August 23, 2018 5733 Views 2 comments Print


Latest Judiciary


TDS Under Section 194J Upheld for Coaching Institute Faculty

Income Tax : ITAT Cochin ruled that faculty engaged by a coaching institute were independent professionals and not employees. It held that TDS ...

June 20, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

TDS Under Section 194J Alone Cannot Determine Nature of Income for presumptive taxation

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that deduction of tax under Section 194J cannot automatically classify receipts as professional income. Tax auth...

June 11, 2026 630 Views 0 comment Print

GST Not Income Under Section 44B; Statutory Levy Excluded from Presumptive Taxation

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...

March 28, 2026 744 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 1449 Views 0 comment Print

Husband-to-Wife Property Gift Exempt, ₹1.78 Cr Addition Deleted

Income Tax : The AO questioned genuineness and love and affection behind the gift. The ITAT held that once relationship and capacity are proved...

January 6, 2026 612 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 14148 Views 1 comment Print


Understanding Section 44ADA: Myths and Realities

February 22, 2025 7443 Views 3 comments Print

Section 44ADA of Income Tax Act, 1961 offers a presumptive taxation scheme for professionals, simplifying tax compliance by allowing them to declare 50% of their gross receipts as income without maintaining detailed books of accounts.

Presumptive Income of Residents under Income Tax Bill 2025

February 18, 2025 6210 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the implications of the New Income Tax Bill 2025, including changes to deductions and losses under Section 58(4), aimed at simplifying tax computation while raising concerns over consistency with existing provisions.

Penalty u/s. 271B deleted as reasonable cause shown: ITAT Bangalore

February 13, 2025 1692 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that penalty under section 271B of the Income Tax Act for delay in uploading audit report set aside as reasonable cause shown and there was only technical breach without any loss to exchequer of the Government.

Presumptive Taxation for Freelancers with Foreign Income

January 27, 2025 5760 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how Presumptive Taxation under Section 44ADA helps Indian freelancers with simplified compliance, tax relief on foreign income, and audit exemption.

Which ITR form is applicable for senior citizens?

September 14, 2024 13050 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the right ITR form for senior and super senior citizens, including tax rates, exemptions, and filing conditions for FY 2024-25.

When Advance Tax Is To Be Paid And If Not Paid By Due Date, What Is Consequence?

August 31, 2024 4692 Views 0 comment Print

Understand when to pay advance tax, the due dates, and the consequences of late payments, including interest charges under sections 234B and 234C.

Assessment Under Section 44AD Instead of 44ADA: HC Upholds Section 263 Revision

August 16, 2024 1962 Views 0 comment Print

Punjab & Haryana HC upholds Principal Commissioner’s revision under Section 263. Assessing Officer’s wrong Section 44ADA assessment found erroneous.

The Budget 2024, That Missed Some Pertinent Issues

August 5, 2024 2238 Views 1 comment Print

Explore key issues in Budget 2024, including tax rectification delays, unjust tax rates, exorbitant TCS on foreign travel, and needed reforms in presumptive taxation.

Surprising Amendment from Budget: Introduction of Section 194T

August 3, 2024 16854 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the new Section 194T, its implications on TDS for partners’ remuneration, and the interplay with Section 40(b) from the latest budget amendment.

Medical Professional’s Income Under Section 44ADA- Assessment Reopening!

July 16, 2024 12411 Views 2 comments Print

Learn about the Madras High Court’s landmark ruling quashing an income tax reassessment notice for a medical professional under Section 44ADA. Find out why proper classification of professional services is crucial.

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