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No account case for ITR 3

18 May 2021

for what type of business or what extent of turnover no account case is applicable.
For which businesses maintaining regular book of account is mandatory

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veerendar singh (tax consultant) (3306 Points)
Replied 18 May 2021

Read section 44aa

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Sivaramaraju G (Learner) (2398 Points)
Replied 18 May 2021

If the sale/turnover/gross receipts from the business or profession is more than Rs. 25,00,000 or the income from business or profession is more than Rs. 2,50,000 in any of the 3 preceding years, then books of accounts will be compulsorily maintained.

Following professions are covered under this provision:

Legal

Medical

Engineering

Architectural

Accountancy

Technical consultancy

Interior decoration

Authorised Representative (one who charges fees for representing someone before the tribunal or any authority)

Film artist (producer, editor, actor, director, music director, art director, dance director, cameraman, singer, lyricist, story writer, screenplay or dialogue writer and costume designers.

Company secretary

Thus, if the above-mentioned professions have an income of more than Rs. 2,50,000 in any of the 3 preceding years, they need to maintain books of accounts. In case of a new profession also, if the income is expected to be more than Rs. 2,50,000, the professionals should maintain books.