Audit applicability for claiming deduction for expenses on professional income in India for NRIs

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REETIK RAJ (Querist)
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14 December 2022 Hey team,
I am an NRI and have professional income in India this year.
Since, 44ADA is not applicable to me, I want to claim deductions on my professional income (not more than 50%).

Is auditing also required along with bookkeeping in my case?

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)
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14 December 2022 Audit would be applicable only if your professional income is above Rs. 50 lakhs.

REETIK RAJ

REETIK RAJ (Querist)
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14 December 2022 Thanks for your reply. I have a couple more follow up questions -

1. Is bookkeeping mandatory in this case then since I cannot opt for 44ADA because I am an NRI?

2. Also, can a person do bookkeeping himself or is a CA recommended/required for this?