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CA Final · Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation · Tax Audit and Ethical Compliances

Dr. Anita Rao, a consultant, had gross receipts of Rs. 45 lakh in the tax year from her profession. She has no presumptive-scheme claim. Which statement is correct under section 63?

Audit is not required. For a person carrying on profession, section 63 requires audit only when gross receipts exceed Rs. 50 lakh, and Rs. 45 lakh is below that limit. The cash-based enhanced limit applies to business only.

  1. AAudit is required as receipts exceed Rs. 10 lakh
  2. BAudit is not required because receipts do not exceed Rs. 50 lakhCorrect
  3. CAudit is required because the Rs. 1 crore limit applies to professions
  4. DAudit is not required only if she opts for the 5% cash limits

Explanation

For a profession, audit applies if gross receipts exceed Rs. 50 lakh. Rs. 45 lakh is below it. The higher Rs. 10 crore limit relates to business, not profession.

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