This discussion addresses how a salaried individual receiving mutual fund commission income should report it on their Income Tax Return (ITR). The advice clarifies that this income should be reported under the 'commission income' head within business income (PGBP). It's also noted that the benefit of presumptive taxation under Section 44AD is not applicable in this scenario, and guidance is provided on selecting the appropriate business code.
My query is as follows: Mr A is a salaried person who helps others invest in Mutual funds through the Prudent platform. He received a monthly commission totaling to Rs. 185842/-pa. He doesn't maintain any books of accounts for this. 1) How can we report this income in his ITR? Can we show under commission/agency business without books of accounts? He incurs traveling expenses. 2) which business code is to be selected?