Is Gross Turnover same as Sales/ Gross receipts in Trading Account(ITR3)?

I had started an Individual Proprietorship Business last year Fy20-21and have shown profits more than 8% of Sales/ Gross receipts of business (net of returns and refunds and duty or tax,)  in Trading Account (ITR-3).

However,after complete verification of the online ITR-3 return ,I am provided a Defective Return Prompt(refer above images) -

"You claimed income less than 8% of the Gross Turnover and Audit information is not filled."

How is Gross Turnover Computed in ITR3 and even when profits shown are more than 8% of gross sales then why is the defective notice prompt being shown?

 


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This discussion clarifies the distinction between Gross Turnover and Sales/Gross Receipts within an ITR3 Trading Account for sole proprietorships. The user received a 'defective return' notice for claiming income less than 8% of Gross Turnover, despite showing profits above 8% of sales. The core issue seems to be how Gross Turnover is calculated and potentially a misunderstanding of whether the 8% threshold applies to gross or net profit.

It seems, you have declared the gross profit more than 8%; (in trading account) and not the net profit as derived from the P&L acc. !!

Thanks for the reply,both profit values are the same......If ITR3 is filed with the TAXCODE 16019 (Other professional services n.e.c.) does one still have to declare profit above 50% (even if the books are disclosed)?

NO. For this code 8% is minimum, and not 50%. You have been prompted for 8%, where is the question of 50% margin?

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