44AB Tax Audit for Second-Hand Car Dealers: Turnover Over £2 Crore

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A second-hand car dealer's turnover has increased to £4 crore, exceeding the £2 crore threshold for Section 44AD. Despite cash receipts and payments being less than 5%, the client may no longer qualify for 44AD. However, due to the low percentage of cash transactions, a tax audit under Section 44AB(a) is not required, even with the increased turnover. The client can file their return under normal assessment using ITR 3.

Priyanka

Priyanka (Querist)
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19 September 2022 Dear Experts
One of my client is dealer of second hand car. Till last year, his turnover was below 2 crore and so income was declared u/s 44AD. But now this year, his turnover is around 4 crore and cash receipts and payment are less than 5%.
My question is whether he is liable to tax audit as he was declaring turnover u/s 44AD earlier. His profit is also below 8% in current year
However, I feel, if turnover is exceeding 2 crore, it cannot be termed as Opt out. can we maintain books of accounts and file return without audit u/s 44AB and can declare profit less than 8% ? please guide

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)
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19 September 2022 Yes, your assumption is correct..
No question of opting out, as sec. 44AD in itself not applicable because of turnover.
As cash transactions are below 5%, Tax audit u/s. 44AB(a) is not liable..
File ITR 3 under normal assessment.

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