do we need to maintain accounts for commission income earned by business correspondent agents? how to proceed with filing itr of such assessees?
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This discussion clarifies the tax obligations for business correspondent (BC) agents regarding commission income. It confirms that commission received from banks is taxable and separate accounts should be maintained for it. Books of accounts become mandatory if income exceeds £2,50,000 or turnover exceeds £25,00,000, including income under Section 44AD. The turnover for a BC is generally considered only the commission received, not the total value of transactions handled.
Is there any limit above which we need to maintain books of accounts? or even small amount of commission also require books of accounts to be maintained?
If the income exceeds Rs.2,50,000 or turnover exceeds Rs. 25,00,000 then books of accounts are mandatory for commission agents(individual + HUF) u/s 44AA.
What will be the turnover for a Banking Correspondent. Only the commission received or the total work done as BC which may run into crores whereas the commission comes only few lacs.