This discussion clarifies the rules surrounding presumptive taxation for professionals under Section 44ADA of the Income Tax Act. It addresses whether professionals opting out of the scheme must adhere to a five-year continuity requirement, similar to Section 44AD for businesses. The consensus is that the five-year rule does not apply to Section 44ADA.
If a person adopts resumptive taxation scheme under section 44ADA (Professional income ) but he opts out of this scheme in any subsequent five years as he is no more having professional income OR he has left profession ,then what are consequesces.
Is there is no requirement to meet up with continuity of 5 years in case of presumptive professional income u/s 44ADA as is applicable and required in case of presumptive business income u/s 44AD.