Tax Ready Reckoner

Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 mandates a compulsory tax audit for businesses and professionals exceeding specified turnover/gross receipt thresholds. The audit ensures compliance with tax laws and accurate reporting of income, deductions, and taxes. 1. Applicability of Tax Audit A.  For Businesses SCENARIO THRESHOLD EXCEPTIONS General Rule Turnover > ₹1 crore – Reduced Cash Transactions (≤5%) Turnover […]

Yes, a tax audit under Section 44AB is compulsory even if the accounts are already audited under: Other laws(e.g., Companies Act, 2013, GST, RBI regulations) Other provisions of the Income Tax Act(e.g., Section 44DA for non-residents) However, the compliance process differs based on whether another audit has been conducted. 1. When Accounts Are Audited Under Other Laws (e.g., Companies Act) Form

1. Purpose of Rule 6G Prescribes the forms and mannerfor submitting tax audit reports Mandates the format and contentsof audit reports to be filed Ensures standardized disclosureof financial information to tax authorities 2. Key Forms Prescribed FORM APPLICABILITY DUE DATE Form 3CA For taxpayers already required to audit under other laws (Companies Act, etc.) 30th September Form 3CB

Section 44AD provides a presumptive taxation scheme for small businesses, allowing them to declare income at a fixed rate without maintaining detailed books of accounts. 1. Applicability ✅ Eligible Businesses: Retail traders Wholesalers Manufacturers (turnover ≤ ₹2 crore) Service providers(except professionals covered under Section 44ADA) ❌ Excluded Businesses: Professionals(doctors, lawyers, CAs – covered under Section 44ADA) Transport operators(covered under Section 44AE)

Section 44ADA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides a simplified presumptive taxation scheme for eligible professionals, allowing them to declare income at a fixed rate without maintaining detailed books of accounts or undergoing a tax audit. 1. Applicability ✅ Eligible Professionals: Doctors(Physicians, Surgeons, Dentists) Lawyers(Advocates, Solicitors) Chartered Accountants (CAs) Architects Engineers Interior Designers Technical Consultants Film Artists(Actors, Directors, Musicians) Company Secretaries (CS) Other notified professionals

Section 44AE of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides a simplified presumptive taxation scheme for businesses engaged in plying, hiring, or leasing goods carriages. It allows taxpayers to declare income at a fixed rate without maintaining detailed books of accounts or undergoing a tax audit. 1. Applicability ✅ Eligible Businesses: Owners of goods carriages(trucks, trailers, lorries, etc.) Transport operators(hiring or leasing vehicles) Individuals, HUFs, or firms(not

1. Dividend Declaration vs. Retained Earnings Dividends: Taxable in shareholders’ hands (10% TDS if >₹5,000) No deduction for company (Dividend Distribution Tax abolished) Retained Earnings: No immediate tax impact Future capital gains tax when shares are sold Tax-Smart Approach: Retain earnings if shareholders are in high tax brackets; declare dividends if tax-efficient. 2. Lease vs.