A newly formed partnership firm, with no sales by March 31st, 2020, is unsure whether to file ITR 4 or ITR 5. Income tax return filing is mandatory for all partnership firms, regardless of turnover. The correct form to file is ITR 5, as ITR 4 is designated for individuals, HUFs, and firms opting for presumptive taxation schemes like 44AD/ADA/AE. Preliminary expenses incurred before sales should be handled appropriately within the tax filing.
24 March 2021
A new partnership firm was created during Nov.2019. Till 31.03.20, no any sales were made. Only purchases and various preliminary expenses were incurred. May I file ITR 4 of the firm ? If not, preliminary expenses to be shown in which head ?
24 March 2021
Income tax Return filing is mandatory for Partnership firms. ITR 5 should be filed. ITR 4 is for individuals, HUF and Firms if they are reporting their income u/s 44AD/AADA/44AE