The ITR-4 Form, commonly referred to as the Sugam form, is specifically designed for taxpayers who have opted for the presumptive income scheme outlined in Section 44AD, Section 44ADA, and Section 44AE of the Income Tax Act. It is mandatory for eligible taxpayers to complete and submit this form.

However, for businesses with an annual turnover exceeding Rs. 2 Crores, ITR-3 should be used. Additionally, depending on individual circumstances, ITR-5 may also be required. IndiaFilings offers expert assistance for the ITR 4 income tax filing. Contact our experts today to ensure a smooth and accurate filing process.

Who is Eligible to file Form ITR 4?

ITR 4 Form is the Income Tax Return form designed for individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and firms (excluding Limited Liability Partnerships or LLPs) who choose to utilize the presumptive income scheme as per Sections 44AD, 44ADA, and 44AE of the Income Tax Act.

What is a Presumptive Taxation Scheme?

The presumptive taxation scheme is designed to simplify tax compliance for certain individuals and businesses. Under Section 44AA of the Income Tax Act, some individuals and businesses are required to maintain detailed accounting records. However, Sections 44AD, 44ADA, and 44AE offer relief to small taxpayers by allowing them to estimate their income at prescribed rates, reducing the burden of maintaining extensive financial records.

Section 44AD

This scheme allows Resident Individuals, Resident Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and Resident Partnership Firms (excluding LLPs) engaged in certain businesses to calculate their Income on an estimated basis, provided they meet specific conditions.

Section 44ADA

Resident individuals in India who are professionals in fields specified under Section 44AA(1) can use this scheme to estimate their professional Income, subject to certain conditions.

Section 44AE

This scheme is applicable to individuals, HUFs, Firms (excluding LLPs), and other residents or non-residents engaged in the business of plying, leasing, or hiring goods carriages. They can estimate their Income under this scheme, provided they own not more than ten goods carriages during the previous year.

Eligibility Criteria for Filing SUGAM (ITR-4) Form

To qualify for using the ITR-4 SUGAM form, the taxpayer must meet the following criteria for the assessment year:

• Total Income: The total Income should not exceed Rs. 50 lakh.
• The Income should be derived from any of the following sources:
  • Income from Salary or Income from Pension.
  • Income from One House Property.
  • Interest income and/or Income from family pension taxable under Other Sources.
  • Income from a business, which is computed on a presumptive basis (Gross Turnover up to Rs. 2 crores).
  • Income from a profession, computed on a presumptive basis under Section 44ADA (Gross receipt up to Rs. 50 lakh).

Important Notes: When Income is computed on a presumptive basis under sections 44AD, 44AE, or 44ADA, it is presumed to have been calculated after accounting for all allowances, depreciation, losses, or deductions as per the Income-tax Act. However, individuals incurring losses after applying the proviso to sub-section 3 of Section 44AE are required to file ITR-5.

If the taxpayer needs to combine the Income of another person, such as a spouse or minor child, with their own Income, the SUGAM form can only be used if the additional Income falls within the specified income categories mentioned above.

Non-Applicability of ITR-4 SUGAM Form

The following categories of taxpayers do not fall under the ITR 4 applicability criteria:

• Directors of a company
• Individuals who have held unlisted equity shares at any point during the previous year.
• Taxpayers with assets, including financial interests, in any entity situated outside India.
• Individuals who have signing authority in any account located outside the country.
• Persons with Income from sources outside India.

Furthermore, the SUGAM form cannot be used by individuals who have Income of the following types during the previous year: Profits and gains from business and professions not computed under Section 44AD/44ADA/44AE, income from more than one house property, capital gains, income from winning a lottery, owning/maintaining racehorses, incomes taxed at special rates, incomes requiring apportionment under Section 5A, or agricultural income exceeding Rs. 5,000.

Structure of the ITR 4 Form

The ITR 4 Form is structured into four parts for easy reporting of your Income and tax-related information:

• Part A: General Information
• Part B: Gross Total Income from the 5 Heads of Income
• Part C: Deductions and Total Taxable Income
• Part D: Tax Computation and Tax Status

For individuals reporting Income from business and opting for the presumptive income scheme under Section 44AD or 44AE, additional information needs to be provided in schedules such as IT, TCS, TDS1, TDS2 as applicable.

Annexure-less Return Form

When using the SUGAM return form, taxpayers are not required to upload any additional documents, including TDS certificates.

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