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Businesses above the turnover threshold
₹1 crore turnover generally, or ₹10 crore where cash transactions stay within 5%.
Income Tax
Tax Audit
Turnover or profit crossed the audit threshold? We conduct your statutory tax audit under section 44AB and file Form 3CA/3CB and 3CD, signed by a chartered accountant.
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Overview
What is a tax audit?
A tax audit under Section 44AB is a statutory examination of a business or professional's accounts, required once turnover or gross receipts cross prescribed limits — reported in Form 3CA/3CB and 3CD, and filed only by a chartered accountant.
Who it's for
Who needs a tax audit?
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Professionals above ₹50 lakh receipts
Doctors, consultants and other professionals crossing the gross receipts limit.
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Presumptive taxpayers opting out
Declaring profit below the presumptive rate when income exceeds the exemption limit.
Thresholds
Who must get audited
Category
Threshold
Business — cash transactions ≤5%
₹10 crore turnover
Business — other cases
₹1 crore turnover
Professionals
₹50 lakh gross receipts
Presumptive scheme opt-out
Income above exemption limit
Documents required
Documents required for a tax audit
- ✓Books of accountLedgers, cash book and journal for the year.
- ✓Bank statementsAll business bank accounts for the year.
- ✓Purchase & sales invoicesSupporting the reported turnover.
- ✓Fixed asset & depreciation recordsFor accurate depreciation computation.
How it works
Tax audit process
01
Scope the work
We confirm audit applicability and the records we'll need.
02
Verify & reconcile
We review books, vouchers and reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies.
03
Filed & signed
DoneThe report is digitally signed by the CA and filed before the deadline.
Don't miss it
Cost of missing a tax audit
Penalty for non-compliance
0.5% of turnover
Or ₹1,50,000, whichever is lower, under section 271B.
Delayed ITR filing
Consequential
A missed audit also delays your return, inviting further interest and scrutiny.
Pricing
Tax audit fees
Scoped to your turnover and complexity — confirmed in writing before we begin.
- Covers books verification, report preparation and filing.
Avoid these
Common mistakes to avoid
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Missing the audit threshold
Turnover figures are often computed incorrectly, missing items that must be included when checking applicability.
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Reconciling books too late
Starting reconciliation close to the deadline leaves little room to fix discrepancies.
Why us
Why choose FilingSetu?
Real accountants, fixed fees, and a person who knows your file.
Real chartered accountants
Every engagement is prepared and reviewed by an ICAI-registered CA.
One fixed fee, in writing
The fee you see is what you pay.
A named manager
One point of contact who knows your file end to end.
Handled end to end
From review to filing, we manage every step.
FAQ
Tax Audit, answered.
How do I know if I need a tax audit?
It depends on your turnover or gross receipts and cash transaction mix — we check applicability against your books before quoting.
Can the same CA audit and file my return?
Yes — we coordinate the audit and return filing together, so your deadlines are met without duplicated work.
Crossed the tax audit threshold?
Talk to a CA about your audit — free, no obligation.