A company how many years maintain books of accounts ?

Greetings for the to all CCI members,

i have query an about maintainance of books of accounts. one company need to maintained books of accounts minimum 8 years as per companies act, but as per income tax act how many years need to maintain?

Thanks in advance.

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Hello,

Assessee is required to preserve the specific books of accounts for the period of 6yrs from the end of relevent assesment year as per Income Tax Act, 1961...i.e.for a total period of 8 previous yrs...

 

Thanks...

Ya 6 years as per I.T Act

Ya 6 years as per I.T Act

Dear V. Suresh,

The books of account and documents, as per Income Tax Act, 1961, should be kept and maintained for a period of 6 years from the end of the relevant assessment year. 

Regards,

Rupak Gaudel R.

https://forcharteredac.blogspot.in/

The books of account and documents, as per Income Tax Act, 1961, should be kept and maintained for a period of 6 years from the end of the relevant assessment year. 

 

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