This discussion addresses whether individuals providing 'Other professional services n.e.c.' (business code 16019) can file their Income Tax Returns (ITR) under Section 44AD or 44ADA. Generally, 44AD is for trading and contractors, while 44ADA is strictly for professionals. This raises questions about filing under these sections for code 16019 and the implications for account maintenance and profit declaration, especially for those earning over 20 lakhs annually. The advice suggests filing under ITR-3 and selecting 'other professional income' if 44AD/44ADA aren't directly applicable.
03 November 2020
Does it mean that for those who choose business code 16019 ca not file their return under sec 44AD or 44ADA? Then they have to file under normal provisions. If they do not maintain accounts, then they can indicate profit less than 8%, without audit? If they earn a fee of 20 lakhs annually then do they have to compulsorily maintain accounts and provide P & L account and balance sheet?
05 November 2020
Sir, my query is whether in this case, in ITR3, profit can be shown under sec 44AD 0r 44ADA with choosing accounts not maintained or whether accounts are compulsory required to be maintained and P & L and B/S details have to be provided?