This discussion clarifies whether an individual can resume filing their Income Tax Return (ITR) under Section 44AD for FY 2021-22, even if they previously discontinued it. The consensus is that if you filed under Section 44AD, then stopped, and then filed under ITR-3 for FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21 (even if your income exceeded the basic exemption limit but turnover was below the audit threshold), you can opt for Section 44AD again for FY 2021-22. However, choosing this route means you must continue with it for the next five years.
19 December 2022
Can we file ITR under section 44AD for the FY 2021-22 if we have discontinued filling ITR under section 44AD in FY 2019-20? What are the consequences?
19 December 2022
As there were normal assessment in FY 2019-20 & also in FY 2020-21, you can opt for presumptive assessment u/s. 44AD of the act (provided eligible as per the act) freshly in FY 2021-22 ( i.e AY 2022-23), but you will need to continue it for next 5 years.