This discussion addresses how to declare business losses in ITR 3 when maintaining no accounts. It clarifies that in a 'no account' case, it's generally not possible to show a business loss, as losses cannot be substantiated or carried forward without proper books. While you can declare a nominal profit of Rs. 1, declaring a loss is not permitted under these circumstances.
27 June 2024
Logic is how can one arrive at loss without any books? Neither it is allowed to be adjusted against any other income not gets carry forwarded without Books maintained. Under "NAC' One can declare Rs. 1 as profit, but not loss!!