This discussion clarifies whether income from solving accountancy doubts, with TDS deducted under section 194J, should be reported under presumptive tax schemes 44AD or 44ADA in ITR-4. The consensus is that 44ADA is applicable in this scenario, allowing for presumptive tax filing.
I am a CA article trainee and also an Accountancy Subject Matter Expert at Chegg. I solve doubts/questions and get paid after getting TDS deducted u/s 194J. I am confused as to report it under 44AD or 44ADA? Does solving doubts about Accountancy come under the specified profession of 44AA? Please clarify on the same at the earliest as to choosing between 44AD or 44ADA along with an explanation.