Great news for small business owners! For the Assessment Year 2026–27, you can legally pay zero income tax on business turnover up to ₹2 crore, thanks to the Presumptive Taxation Scheme (Section 44AD) — with minimal paperwork and hassle.
🔍 What Is Section 44AD?
Section 44AD of the Income Tax Act allows small business owners to declare income on a presumptive basis, which means:
You don’t need to maintain detailed books of accounts.
No audit is required.
You report income as a fixed percentage of your turnover.
✅ Who Can Opt for Section 44AD in AY 2026–27?
To be eligible, you must:
Be an Individual, HUF, or Partnership Firm (not an LLP)
Be a Resident of India
Run an eligible business such as:
Trading
Retail shops
Small-scale manufacturing
Have gross receipts or turnover up to ₹2 crore
NOT be engaged in:
Agency business
Commission or brokerage services
💸 How Is Zero Tax Possible?
Here’s how:
You declare 8% of turnover as income
(or 6% if receipts are digital — UPI, bank transfers, credit cards, etc.)If this presumptive income falls within the tax-free limits, you pay no tax.
📌 Example:
Turnover: ₹2,00,00,000 (received digitally)
Presumed Income (6%): ₹12,00,000Under the new tax regime:
Basic exemption limit = ₹4,00,000
Section 87A rebate = ₹60,000
👉 Effective zero tax on income up to ₹12,00,000
🌟 Benefits of Section 44AD:
✅ No need to maintain books of accounts
✅ No audit under Section 44AB
✅ File ITR-4 (Sugam) quickly
✅ Saves time and compliance costs
✅ Best suited for shopkeepers, traders, freelancers, service providers
⚠️ Key Points to Remember:
Turnover must not exceed ₹2 crore
If you declare income less than 6% or 8%, audit becomes mandatory
This applies for AY 2026–27 only if you opt for the new tax regime
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