A client previously filed under Section 44ADA but now has boutique income eligible for Section 44AD from FY 2020-21 onwards. The question is whether they can switch to filing under 44AD or must continue with 44ADA. The advice given is that it is possible to switch to 44AD if it's applicable and 44ADA is not. Both sections can be used simultaneously for eligible business and professional incomes, provided tax audit thresholds are not exceeded.
15 December 2021
For eligible business income, one can opt for s. 44AD and for professional income 44ADA. Both can be simultaneous. If there is non-eligible income u/s 44AD such as Commission etc. then one may opt for normal income for that not eligible business. If one has income eligible u/s 44E then it may also be there in a single return of income provided his turnover does not become liable o Tax Audit.