This discussion addresses whether an individual can opt for Section 44AD for the financial year 2019-20, given a significant drop in turnover from 1.5 crore in FY 2018-19 to 20 lacs. The key point is that if the assessee opted out of Section 44AD in the previous year (FY 2018-19), they cannot opt back in for FY 2019-20, regardless of their income being below the taxable limit or tax audit not being applicable.
14 January 2021
Dear Sir, In fy 2018-19 turnover was 1.5 crore and asseessee had audit . and in fy 2019-20 turnover is only 20 lacs. Whether assessee can opt 44AD in fy 2019-20 ?