Tax Audit Service in Pune - Overview
📌 TL;DR - Tax Audit Service in Pune Services at a Glance
A tax audit under Section 44AB is an examination of books by a CA to verify income tax compliance. Mandatory for businesses with turnover > Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 crore if cash ≤ 5%), professionals with receipts > Rs 50 lakh, and presumptive 44AD/44ADA taxpayers declaring below prescribed rates. Report in Form 3CA/3CB + Form 3CD (41+ clauses). Due: 30 September. ITR: 31 October. Penalty (S.271B): 0.5% turnover, max Rs 1.5 lakh.
| Category | Threshold | Audit Required? | Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business (cash > 5%) | Turnover > Rs 1 crore | Yes | 3CB + 3CD (or 3CA + 3CD) |
| Business (cash ≤ 5%) | Turnover > Rs 10 crore | Yes | 3CB + 3CD (or 3CA + 3CD) |
| Professionals | Gross receipts > Rs 50 lakh | Yes | 3CB + 3CD (or 3CA + 3CD) |
| 44AD Business | ≤ Rs 2 Cr but income < 8%/6% | Yes (if income > exemption) | 3CB + 3CD |
| 44ADA Professional | ≤ Rs 75 lakh but income < 50% | Yes (if income > exemption) | 3CB + 3CD |
| 44AD Opt-Out | Left presumptive within 5-year lock-in | Yes (for 5 years) | 3CB + 3CD |
| Companies | All companies (statutory audit) | Already audited; tax audit additionally | 3CA + 3CD |
Pune's business ecosystem generates significant tax audit demand. IT/SaaS companies in Hinjewadi and Kharadi benefit from the Rs 10 crore digital threshold but many cross it. Manufacturing in Pimpri-Chinchwad triggers Rs 1 crore with cash mix. Professionals across Koregaon Park and Aundh cross Rs 50 lakh. Freelancers in Baner navigate presumptive complexities. E-commerce sellers in Wakad must aggregate multi-platform turnover. Learn more about Tax Audit Service across India.
Patron's Wagholi, Pune office provides end-to-end tax audit from books verification through Form 3CD filing. Also see Statutory Audit and Income Tax Returns in Pune.
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