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The following are excerpts from the 'ADVANCED LEARNING ON SECTION 44AD (Theory)' document hosted on IncomeTaxIndia.gov.in
(Refer link: https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/tutorials/section-44ad-theory.pdf)
"Declaration of higher income
As regards the declaration of higher income, i.e., declaring income above the prescribed rate of 8%, the scheme permits the assessee to declare at his option higher income (i.e., higher than 8%).
Illustration
Mr. Saurabh is running a provision shop and the gross receipt of the business during the previous year 2012-13 is Rs. 24,48,252. His actual income is Rs. 2,84,848 which is higher than Rs. 1,95,860 (i.e., 8% * Rs. 24,48,252). In this case can he declare the actual income which is higher than the limit prescribed under section 44AD? **
As per the provisions of section 44AD, if the actual income from the business covered under section 44AD is higher than the income prescribed under the presumptive scheme, then the assessee has to declare such higher income from aforesaid business. Thus, in this case Mr. Saurabh can declare higher income."
On a Conclusive note, you can (& Should) show higher income if your actual profit is more than 8% of Gross Receipts. There is no provision in section 44AD or any other section for that matter, preventing you from declaring Higher income. The Dept will be more than happy to receive it with extended arms & a smile.
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