This discussion clarifies the mandatory requirement to maintain books of account. Generally, if your business turnover exceeds Rs. 25,00,000 or your income is over Rs. 2,50,000 in any of the three preceding years, you must keep detailed accounts. However, if you opt for presumptive taxation under Section 44AD, these specific book-keeping requirements do not apply.
17 September 2020
If the sale/turnover/gross receipts from the business or profession is more than Rs. 25,00,000 or the income from business or profession is more than Rs. 2,50,000 in any of the 3 preceding years, then books of accounts will be compulsorily maintained.