Finance/Compliance Consultant
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Posted on 07 November 2026
Depends on presumptive or regular:
• If you opt for Sec 44AD (works contract is a business, eligible) and declare at least 6%/8% of turnover: no audit up to Rs 2 crore (or Rs 3 crore if cash receipts are 5% or less).
• If you don't opt for 44AD: audit only if turnover exceeds Rs 1 crore, or Rs 10 crore where cash receipts and payments are each 5% or less (Sec 44AB(a)).
• If you opted out of 44AD in any of the last 5 years after opting in, and declare lower profit with income above the exemption limit: audit under 44AB(e).
• So with turnover below Rs 2 crore, declaring 6%/8% or more under 44AD, no audit is needed.