22 March 2011
Insurance agency will come under 'business' as per ICAI'S view. Hence section 44AB attracts only when gross receipts exceeds Rs. 60/- lacs. However section 44AD attracts if turnover is less than Rs.60/- lacs. Consequently, if profit declared is less than 8% of the gross receipts, books of account of the insurance agent has to be audited u/s 44AB.