This discussion clarifies whether a full-time salaried employee can use presumptive taxation under section 44ADA for occasional part-time consultancy income. The consensus is that it is permissible, and they should file using ITR 4. However, it's advised to check the terms of their primary employment for any potential conflicts.
24 July 2023
Can a full time salaried employee, who has also just begun to do occasional (there is only one such receipt for PY) part time consultancy work (engineering design & services) opt for presumptive taxation for his professional fees?