This discussion addresses an individual with a furniture retail business turnover of ₹1.55 Crore, including ₹15 lakh commission. Key questions about compulsory tax audit, filing under Section 44AD, tax saving, and the correct ITR form are answered. The advice confirms a tax audit is compulsory and suggests filing ITR 3, declaring commission as normal business income and the rest on a presumptive basis.
13 August 2020
My client has turnover of 1.55 Crore (business of furniture retail). Out of this, commission is 15 lakh (TDS deduction on it u/s 194H). This commission was for orders procured to OEM from the market. Out of total turnover 1.45 crore receipts through banking system and 10 lakh through cash. Purchase & Sale record available, GST returns filed. No record of banking transaction. Questions are:
1. Is audit compulsory? 2. Can I file ITR under section 44AD (considering commission component in turnover)? 3. How can I save maximum income tax? 4. Which form should be used to file ITR?
15 August 2020
Dear Mr. Yog Raj Ji. Answer to your queries are: Q1. Tax Audit is compulsory. Otherwise, your return may be declared as defective. Q2. Yes, you can declare income of Rs. 1.4 Crore on a presumptive basis. Q4. File Form ITR 3. Declare Commission income as normal business income and rest of the business income on a presumptive basis in column 61 under Schedule Part A - P&L.