Whether shares or commodities trading cover u/s 44ad

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gaurav (Querist)
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26 June 2013 suppose a person has a cash turnover of Rs 35 lakhs, and f&o difference turnover is 13 lakhs and he has incurred loss of Rs 1.25 lakhs , as profit is less than 8%, whether audit provisions are applicable or not?....

kindly suggest.. its urgent

Rupesh Jain

Rupesh Jain (Expert)
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26 June 2013 TOUROVER RSW. 35.00 LACS PROFIT RATE IS BELOW 8% THE HE HAVE TO AUDIT

gaurav

gaurav (Querist)
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26 June 2013 it means share trading is also in perspective of sec 44 ad..
whether it overruled guidance note of sec 44 ab

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

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03 August 2025 Here’s the clarity on your query regarding section 44AD applicability for shares and commodities trading:

🔹 Section 44AD – Presumptive Taxation Scheme
Applicable to small businesses, including those engaged in business of trading.

Presumptive income is 8% (6% in case of digital transactions) of turnover or gross receipts.

🔹 Does Section 44AD cover Share and Commodities Trading?
No, the CBDT has clarified that speculative business (like intraday equity trading or commodities futures & options trading) is not eligible under Section 44AD.

Such transactions are treated as business income but outside presumptive taxation.

🔹 Turnover Definition for Trading
For share/commodity trading, turnover is usually:

Total of positive and negative differences (profits and losses) in F&O, or

Gross sales value for delivery-based trades.

For speculative trades, turnover means sum of absolute profits and losses.

🔹 Audit Applicability under Section 44AB
If presumptive scheme cannot be opted, then normal provisions apply.

If turnover exceeds Rs. 1 crore (now Rs. 2 crore in recent amendments), audit is mandatory.

Also, if profit is less than 6%/8% on turnover, audit is required even under 44AD.

🔹 Regarding your case:
Rs 35 lakh cash turnover + Rs 13 lakh F&O difference turnover.

Loss of Rs 1.25 lakh means profit is below presumptive 8%.

Since it involves share/commodities trading, section 44AD presumptive scheme is not applicable.

So, normal business income rules and audit provisions under section 44AB apply.

If turnover crosses prescribed limit, audit is mandatory.

🔹 On whether 44AD overrules Guidance Note on Sec 44AB:
No, 44AD is a special scheme.

For activities excluded from 44AD (like speculative trading), normal provisions including 44AB audit rules apply as per Guidance Note.

✅ Summary
Aspect Position
Share & Commodities Trading Not covered under Section 44AD
Presumptive income scheme Not applicable
Audit applicability As per normal rules under Section 44AB
Profit less than 8% Audit applicable if turnover limit crossed

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