Tax Audit under section 44AB

Yes based on certain conditions if gross receipts exceeds 1 crores rupees

Tax audit u/s 44AB is not applicable for trusts. However, if the income of trust (before claiming deduction u/s 11 & 12) exceeds amount not chargeable to tax for the previous year (i.e Rs. 1.6 lac), the trust should get it accounts audited u/s 12A(1)(b) and audit report should be furnished in Form 10B.

As per section 12A it is mandatory to get the accounts audited. As per section 139(4A) it is mandatory to file the return of the income if the gross income Exceeds maximum amount which is not chargable to tax(without) giving effect of Sec-11 & Sec-12.

If gross receipts exceeds 1 crores rupees then your trust will be treated as business carrying and if commercial receipts exceeds 20% of total receipts then your trust will be treated as business carrying

Public Trusts income is not chargeable under the head PGBP and hence 44AB won't apply.

However in case of private business trust, you do have to determine turnover for 44AB.

Yes trust also liable for audit under section 44ab