This discussion clarifies whether depreciation can be booked in the accounts of individuals filing their Income Tax Return (ITR) under Section 44AD, while declaring a net profit of 8.5% of sales receipts. The consensus is that depreciation can indeed be charged in the books of accounts, allowing for a higher reported profit.
26 December 2020
can we book depreciation on assets in books of accounts while filling ITR US 44AD (individual) and declare net profit at 8.5% of my sales receipts. please guide. regards vikas