ITR 4 Return Filing

ITR-4 is meant for individuals, HUFs, and firms (excluding Limited Liability Partnerships) with presumptive income from business and profession. It is applicable on following eligible businessess which falls u/s:

  • Sec. 44AD of Income Tax Act, 1961

    • Applicable on any business other than commission or agency business/plying or hiring of goods carriages/professions covered u/s Sec. 44ADA of Income Tax Act, 1961.

    • Total turnover or gross receipts do not exceed Rs. 3 crores in case of Business

    • The presumptive profit percentage for Sec. 44AD (Business) shall be 6%/8% of sale/gross receipts

    • 6% in case of receipts throught banking channel/8% for other than banking channels

  • Sec. 44ADA of Income Tax Act, 1961

    • Applicable on notified professions like CA/CS/Doctors/Lawyers/Architecht/Chartered Engineer etc covered u/s Sec. 44ADA of Income Tax Act, 1961.

    • Total turnover or gross receipts do not exceed Rs. 75 Lakhs during the relevant FY

    • Presumptive profit percentage for Sec 44ADA(Professionals) shall be 50% of Gross receipts

  • Sec. 44AE of Income Tax Act, 1961

    • Applicable on businesses related to leasing goods carriages, plying, or hiring covered u/s Sec. 44AE of Income Tax Act, 1961.

    • Net taxable income shall be calculated at the monthly rate of Rs. 7500 per vehicle per month (for heavy vehicles with more than 12MT gross weight)

    • Net taxable income shall be calculated at the monthly rate of Rs. 1000 per vehicle per month (for other vehicles with less than 12MT gross weight)

Documents Required:

  • Sales or Service Invoice

  • Purchase Invoices

  • Saving or FD Interest Certificate

  • Bank Statement Current and Saving (both) of relevant FY

  • Tax Saving Proofs (LIP, Mediclaim, FD over 5 years receipts etc.)

  • Home Loan Interest Certificate

  • Details of any other income

  • Rental Receipts

  • Donation Receipts

  • Tution Fees Receipts

  • Capital Gain reports

  • List of Foreign Assets holding 

  • Simplified Compliance: Presumptive taxation reduces the need for complex bookkeeping and auditing, making tax compliance easier for small business owners and professionals.

  • Lower Tax Liability: The prescribed tax rates are often lower than actual profits, resulting in potential tax savings for eligible taxpayers.

  • Time and Cost Efficiency: By avoiding extensive financial record-keeping, individuals save time and reduce accounting costs.

  • No Books of Accounts: In case of presumtive taxation, taxpayer is not required to maintain books of accounts for their businessess.

  • Accessible for All: The simplicity of these provisions makes them accessible to a wider range of taxpayers, including those with limited financial expertise.

Why taxpayer should go for ITR 4?