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Audit Under Income Tax Act

Expert-Led Income Tax Audits for Businesses & Professionals

Under the Income Tax Act, 1961, certain individuals and businesses are required to undergo Tax Audit under Section 44AB. This audit is conducted to ensure the accuracy of income and deductions claimed and to verify compliance with various provisions of tax law.

At Apramada, we offer comprehensive assistance in tax audit services, ensuring your books of accounts are reviewed thoroughly and filed in full compliance with statutory requirements—minimizing risks and avoiding penalties.

What is a Tax Audit?

A Tax Audit is a financial examination of books of accounts to verify that income, expenses, and deductions are recorded in accordance with the Income Tax Act.

It applies to:

  • Businesses with total sales/turnover exceeding ₹1 crore
  • Professionals with gross receipts exceeding ₹50 lakhs
  • Presumptive income taxpayers under Section 44AD/44ADA if income declared is below the prescribed threshold and income exceeds the basic exemption limit
  • Businesses or professionals who opt-out of the presumptive taxation scheme after opting in

Objectives of Tax Audit

✅ Ensure proper maintenance of books of accounts
✅ Report observations in Form 3CA/3CB & 3CD
✅ Ensure correct computation of taxable income
✅ Verify compliance with TDS provisions, disallowances, depreciation, etc.
✅ Minimize tax disputes and scrutiny risks

What We Offer

At Apramada, we provide the following audit services:

✅ Eligibility assessment for tax audit applicability
✅ Review and verification of books of accounts
✅ Preparation of Form 3CD with all annexures
✅ Filing of Tax Audit Report on the Income Tax portal
✅ Advisory on tax-saving strategies and corrective actions
✅ Post-filing support including representation in case of notices or scrutiny

Documents Required

  • PAN, Aadhaar, and login credentials
  • Financial statements: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance
  • Ledger accounts and vouchers
  • TDS and GST returns
  • Fixed asset register and depreciation schedule
  • Previous years’ tax audit reports (if applicable)
  • Bank statements and loan details

Statutory Deadlines

Audit Type

Due Date

Tax Audit Filing

30th September of the Assessment Year

Filing with ITR

Alongside ITR under relevant section

Note: Due dates may be extended by CBDT through circulars.

Why Choose Apramada?

✔️ Meticulous approach to audit documentation and reporting
✔️ Up-to-date knowledge of latest CBDT circulars & tax reforms
✔️ Personalized attention for every client – SME, professional, or corporate
✔️ Transparent pricing with no hidden charges

We ensure that your tax audit is error-free, compliant, and submitted on time—shielding you from scrutiny and saving you money.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

  • Failing to conduct or file a tax audit report on time may result in a penalty of:
  • 0.5% of turnover/gross receipts, up to a maximum of ₹1,50,000 under Section 271B
  • Disallowance of expenses or benefits under other sections
  • Avoid these risks by getting your tax audit done professionally and proactively.