20 July 2013
My turnover in F & O is around 10 Lakhs & i have incurred loss of about 2 lakhs during FY 2012-13 AY 2013-14. To carry forward loss, will audit u/s 44AB will be required.
Also whether provisions of section 44AD will apply if accounts are not audited(i.e minimum profit of 8% of turnover/gross receipts)
14 August 2013
As per Section 44AD(5) an assessee who claims income less than 8% of turnover AND whose TOTAL INCOME EXCEEDS the MAXIMUM AMOUNT NOT CHARGEABLE to tax is required to get his accounts audited. In case of loss, the total income DOES NOT EXCEED the maximum amount not chargeable to tax. Accordingly audit is NOT required to carry forward loss.