Section 44ad

The presumptive scheme u/s.44AD can be opted by Resident Individual/HUF/PF having eligible business. Business can be trading business or rendering any service, e.g. labour contractor, painting or plumbing services, vehicle maintainance workshop etc.

Person doing specified business are eligible for Sec 44AD. For person rendering professional services, Sec 44ADA is there.

Person rendering services other than specified profession covered under section 44ADA such as

• Engineering
• Legal
• Architectural profession
• Accountant
• Medical
• Technical consultant
• Interior business

can opt for 44AD.

The following are not eligible for 44AD:

1. income in the nature of commission or brokerage

2. agency business.

3. Legal, medical, engineering or architectural profession

4. profession of accountancy or technical consultancy or interior decoration.

(Reference: S. 44AD(6) & S. 44AA(1))

So, if the person is rendering services which doesn't fall in above catogory, then yes they may opt for presumptive taxation. However, keep in mind that once 44AD is opted, the same needs to be applied for next 5 consequitve years. If opted out of 44AD during these 5 years, the benefit of 44AD cant be availed for the next 5yrs from yr in which opted out. (Ref. S. 44AD(4))