Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Tax Audit Demystified: Rules, Deadlines, and Key Thresholds
Imagine you're running a business.
The government wants to make sure you're paying the right amount of taxes.
Sometimes, you need a special check called a tax audit.
A CA (like an accountant) looks at your records to make sure everything is correct.
If your business makes a lot of money (over ₹1 crore), or you're a professional like a doctor or lawyer (over ₹50 lakh), you probably need an audit.
Digital businesses and businesses declaring a percentage of profit have different thresholds.
It is very important to file on time!
Tax audit rules clarified by CA Nitin Kaushik.
Tax audits apply to business and professional income.
Audit deadline is September 30, with the ITR due by October 31.
Business audit mandatory over ₹1 crore turnover.
Professionals face ₹50 lakh threshold for audits.
- Who
- Taxpayers and business owners
- What
- Face varying tax audit requirements.
- When
- Audit deadlines are applicable each year.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure accurate reporting of income and expenses.
- Key Filing Deadline (Without Audit)
- September 16, 2024 (extended)
- Key Filing Deadline (With Audit)
- September 30 (ITR by October 31)
- Business Audit Threshold
- ₹1 crore turnover
- Business Audit Threshold (Presumptive Taxation)
- ₹2 crore turnover with 6-8% profit declared
- Digital Business Audit Threshold
- Up to ₹10 crore with fully digital transactions
- Professional Audit Threshold
- ₹50 lakh (₹75 lakh with 95%+ digital transactions)