Partnership w 35l turn & loss - 44ad-audit or 44ab-no audit?

Rajesh Kothari (CEO) (74 Points)

27 July 2011  

Partnerhip firm has turnover of Rs.35 lacs in a trading business. Firm maintains accounts and have net loss of Rs.2,00,000/-. Firm has last year's loss also in books of a/c carried forward.

1. Is this firm required to file Income tax return u/s 44AD and liable to Audit?

or

Can it "opt" out of section 44AD and file return under 44AB i.e., without audit?

2. Can it carry forward last year's and this year's loss in books of a/c?

Please give your valued suggestions