Only when the assessee opts for presumptive income under Sec 44AD the net profit 8% condition needs to be checked..if proper books are maintained then it's normal route & tax audit not required...
The logic behind for 44ad is if turnover less than 8percent there is need for tax audit. otherwise every one shows profit less than 8 percent. in my view profit is less than eight percent definitely tax audit required
Sir, Section 44AD specifies two conditions to be fulfilled simultaneously: 1) Lays down the turnover/gross receipts threshold limit upto which u can opt for presumtive basis of reporting ur income and;
2) The minimum profit to be reported under this scheme i.e 8% of the turnover. If above mentioned conditions are not satisfied u have to get ur books of accounts audited as per Section 44AB.
Whether to maintain books of Accounts is separately dealt in section 44AA.