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How many year books to be kept as per income tax ?

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22 September 2016 Sir is it 6 year or 8 years
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CA Sumiit B Nagpal

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23 September 2016 As per Income tax Act, the department can check/scrutinize the records till previous six assessment years preceding the current assessment year. However, Companies Act prescribe the books of accounts to be maintained till last 8 financial years.
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