REGARDING VIOLATION OF 44AD BLOCK PERIOD VIOLATION

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AUDITORS EDAPPAL (Querist)
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21 July 2025 I have received a notice under section 148 of the Income Tax Act, requiring me to file a return of income. I would like to clarify the following:

In the assessment year preceding the year under notice, my income was subject to a tax audit (i.e., books of accounts were audited under section 44AB). However, in the year prior to that, I had filed the return under the presumptive taxation scheme u/s 44AD.

Considering this, I understand that a tax audit in one year leads to a block period of five years during which the taxpayer cannot opt for 44AD if it was discontinued after having opted for it.

My queries are:

Can I opt for section 44AD again during this block period after having undergone a tax audit in the immediate preceding year?

What are the implications or consequences if I still choose to file under section 44AD during the block period?

Kindly advise on the correct approach in this scenario.