This discussion clarifies the applicability of Section 44AD of the Income Tax Act for a partnership firm with a turnover of ₹40 lakhs. The firm's net profit is below 7% of turnover after partner remuneration and interest, with 97% of turnover in cash. Crucially, the firm has not opted for 44AD in the last five years and had a tax audit under Section 44AB last year. The consensus suggests that a tax audit is not applicable under these circumstances, especially as the turnover is below ₹1 crore and 44AD wasn't chosen previously.
12 September 2025
A partnership firm having a turnover of 40 lacs. but their net profit is less than 7 % of turnover after deducting remuneration & interest on capital to partners, 97 % turnover is in cash. My query is whether it is subject to audit u/s 44AD for A.Y. 2025-26?
12 September 2025
NO 44AD SINCE 5 YEARS. LAST YEAR TOO WE HAD DONE AUDIT U/S 44 AB. SALES THAN 40 LACS TURNOVER EACH YEAR. BUT LANGUAGE OF SECTION 44 AD READ WITH 44AB, CREATES CONFUSION. SOME SAYS NO AND SOME SAYS YES. PLEASE CLARIFY