3CD Ready Reckoner

FORM NO.
3CD
[See rule 6 G(2)]
Statement of particulars required to be furnished under section 44AB of the Income-tax Act, 1961
Clause
1
Particulars
Name of the assessee
ICAI Gudiance Note Suggestions
Name of the Assessee whose accounts are being audited should be given.
However if audit is in respect of a branch, name of the branch along with the name of
assessee should be mentioned.
Address should be as communicated to the Income-tax Department for assessment
purposes as on the date of signing of the audit report.
Audit in respect of branch/ unit, the address of the branch or the unit should be given.
In the case of a company, the address of the registered office should also be stated.
In the case of a new assessee, the address should be that of the principal place of
business.
PAN allotted to the Assessee to be mentioned.
Address
Permanent Account Number
Whether the assessee is liable to pay

indirect tax like excise duty, service tax,
sales tax, customs duty, etc. if yes, please
furnish the registration number or any other
identification number allotted for the same
CA. Rajesh Condoor - [email protected]
PAN is mandatory for efiling

Mention Regn. No or any identification No., if any allotted, in case the assessee is
liable to pay indirect taxes like excise duty, service tax, sales tax, customs duty, etc.
Should obtain from the assessee the list of indirect taxes applicable to him in
management representation letter.
Obtain copy of registration certificates mentioning the Regn. No. under relevant law.
In case of multiple registrations A copy of all registration certificates to be obtained

for appropriate disclosures.
Where no registration required appropriate ID No. may be reported eg: IE code for
Customs duty
SA 580 Written Representations should be kept in mind.

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Status
Previous year
Assessment year
Indicate the relevant clause of section 44AB

under which the audit has been conducted
9. (a)
(b)
10. (a)
If firm or Association of Persons, indicate

names of partners/members and their,
profit sharing ratios.
If there is any change in the partners /

members or their profit sharing ratios,
Since the last date of preceding year, the
particulars of such change.
Nature of business or profession. [If more

than one business or profession is carried
on during the previous year nature of every
business or profession]
If tax auditor opines indirect taxes applicable but assessee has not registered, he
should report the same appropriately.
Status of the Assessee to be mentioned
Previous year uniformly ends on 31st March. Relevant previous year to be mentioned
In case of Amalgamations, Demergers, Reconstitution, New business, Closure of
existing business etc. date of beginning/ending of previous year may be different.
Assessment year relevant to previous year for which accounts audited to be
mentioned
Required to mention the relevant clause of Section 44AB.
If business and turnover > 1.0 crore clause (a), If profession and gross receipts > 25.0
Lacs clause (b), If audit u/s 44AE, 44BB, 44BBB clause (c) and If audit u/s 44AD
clause (d) to be mentioned.
Names of partners, members of AOP/BOI & profit sharing ratios in % to be stated.
Details of partners/members during the entire previous year have to be furnished.
Profit sharing ratio includes loss sharing ratios. Specific ratio of remuneration and
interest not covered
If any change in partners/members of AOP/BOI or their profit sharing ratio since last
date of preceding year, particulars of such change must be stated. All the changes
occurring during the entire previous year must be stated.
Particulars should be verified from the instrument/agreement or any document.
Should obtain certified copies of deeds, documents, notice of changes etc.
In case of AOP or BOI, the shares may not be precisely ascertainable during the year
which are indeterminate and such relevant fact should be stated.
Principal line of each business to be determined and stated i.e. Sector in which
business falls.
In case of service sector the nature of each type of service to be broadly stated.
Mention sub-sector pertaining to the sector selected.
Information to be furnished in respect of each business. The code to be mentioned

against the nature of business pertains to the main area of business activity.
(a)
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(b)
11 (a)
If there is any change in the nature of

business or profession, the particulars of
such change.
Whether books of account are prescribed

under section 44AA, if yes, list of books so
prescribed.
Any material change in the nature of business should be precisely set out. Any
addition to or permanent discontinuance of a particular line of business may also
amount to change requiring reporting. Temporary suspension may not amount to
change.
Should get a declaration from assessee regarding change in nature of business, if any
In case of business reorganization, If similar activity carried, no reference required. If

new line of activity emerges, the same to be stated.
If any line of activity is hived off, the same may also be reported.
List of books of a/c prescribed, maintained and examined has to be stated.
As per Rule 6F books of account to be kept and maintained by person carrying on

certain professions specified in sub-sec (1) of S.44AA.
Legal, Medical, Engineer, Architect, Accountancy, Technical consultancy, Interior

decorator, Authorised Representative, Film artist, Company Secretary, IT professional
and
Every other Professionals whose total gross receipts >`1.20 Lacs in any of the 3 years
immediately preceding previous year or likely to exceed during the year is required to
maintain following books of account.
In the case of a person for whom the books of account have been prescribed under
rule 6F, the list of books so prescribed have to be stated under clause 11(a). Daily
case register in Form No.3C, inventory under broad head stock of drugs, medicines.
But these do not fall under the category of books of account and need not be
mentioned under clause 11(a).
Sometimes an assessee may carry on multiple activities. Books of account might have
been prescribed for one of the activities. In that case, mention may be made of the
activity for which books have been prescribed.
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(b)
List of books of account maintained and the

address at which the books of accounts are
kept. (In case books of account are
maintained in a computer system, mention
the books of account generated by such
computer system. If the books of accounts
are not kept at one location, please furnish
the addresses of locations along with the
details of books of accounts maintained at
each location.)
Should obtain complete list of books of account and other documents maintained
(both financial and non-financial records) and make appropriate marks of identification
to ensure the identification of the books and records produced before him for audit.
The list of books of account maintained by the assessee should be given under clause
11(b).
Section 44AA(2) provides that persons carrying on business or profession, other than
those specified in sub-section (1), shall keep and maintain such books of account and
other documents as may enable the Assessing Officer to compute his total income in
accordance with the provisions of the Income-tax Act
Verify that the assessee has maintained such books of accounts and documents as
may enable the Assessing Officer to compute the total income of the assessee in
accordance with the provisions of the Act. It may be noted that though the Central
Board of Direct Taxes has been empowered under sub-section (3) of section 44AA to
prescribe books of account to be maintained under sub-section (2), so far no books of
accounts have been prescribed.
For a person whose accounts of the business or profession have been audited under
any other law, the requirement for maintenance of books of account is contained in the
relevant statutes.
Regarding the mentioning of the books of accounts generated by the computer

system, should obtain a list of books of account which are generated by the computer
system. The list given by the assessee can be verified from the printout of such books
obtained from the assessee. Only such books of account and other records which
properly come within the scope of the expression proper books of account should be
mentioned.
The address at which books so maintained are kept is required to be mentioned.

Books kept at more than one location, details of address of each such location with
details of books maintained thereof should be given.
In case of company, Verify whether any form filed under Companies Act
maintenance of books at a place other than the registered office.
Books maintained and generated through computer system, obtain details of place of
server located.
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for
(c)
List of books of account and nature of

relevant documents examined.
Normal books to be maintained will be cashbook/bank book, sales/purchase register

and ledger.Quantitative details to be maintained by assessees engaged in
trading/manufacturing activities. In case stock records are not properly maintained due
to nature, volume, level, the tax auditor have to consider the materiality and stating the
same in Form 3CD.
S. 2(12A) of I.T.Act books or books of account includes ledgers, day-books, cash

books, account-books and other books, whether kept in the written form or as printouts of data stored in a floppy, disc, tape or any other form of electro-magnetic data
storage device.
S. 4 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 states that Where any law provides that
information or any other matter shall be in writing or in the typewritten or printed form,
then, notwithstanding anything contained in such law, such requirement shall be
deemed to have been satisfied if such information or matter is(i) rendered or made available in an electronic form; and
(ii) accessible so as to be usable for a subsequent reference.
The auditor is required to examine not only the books of accounts but also other
relevant documents directly related to transactions reflected in the books of accounts
like original purchase invoice, copy of bank statements, bills, vouchers, various
agreements/ contracts or any other document on the basis of which preliminary entries
are passed in the books of accounts.
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Whether the profit and loss account

includes any profits and gains assessable
on presumptive basis, if yes, indicate the
amount and the relevant section (44AD,
44AE, 44AF, 44B, 44BB, 44BBA, 44BBB,
Chapter XII-G, First Schedule or any other
relevant section.)
Where the profits and gains of the business are assessable to tax under presumptive
basis, the amount of such profits and gains credited/debited to the profit and loss
account should be indicated under this clause. If the P&L a/c does not include profit
assessable on presumptive basis, then, there is no requirement to furnish the
particulars under this clause.
Amount to be mentioned means the amount included in P&L a/c. Not required to
mention amount assessable under relevant section of presumptive taxation.
Where assessee maintaining regular books has more than one business including
business under presumptive basis and P&L prepared includes income of business
under presumptive basis, the apportionment of common expenditure should be arrived
at by a fair and reasonable estimate on the basis of evidence in possession or as
provided by assessee and satisfied.
If not satisfied with reasonableness of
apportionment, he should indicate by a suitable note.
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Where assessee maintain regular books for his main business and no books for some
additional businesses which fall under presumptive basis but net income credited to
main profit & loss a/c should state the amount of income appearing in P&L with a
suitable note expressing his inability to verify the said figure.
Even where the assessee opts for presumptive taxation, the tax auditor should
impress upon the assessee that it would be advisable to maintain some basic records
to support the turnover/gross receipts declared for presumptive taxation.
The assessee may adopt cash system of accounting for one business and mercantile
system of accounting for other business.
13. (a)
Method of accounting employed in the

previous year.
(b)
Whether there has been any change in the

method of accounting employed vis-a-vis
the method employed in the immediately
preceding previous year.
(c)
If answer to (b) above is in the affirmative,

give details of such change, and the effect
thereof on the profit or loss.
(d)
Details of deviation, if any, in the method of

accounting employed in the previous year
from accounting standards prescribed
under section 145 and the effect thereof on
the profit or loss.
A company governed by the Companies Act, 1956 cannot follow cash system of
accounting unless exempted under the Companies Act, 1956.
If there is any change, the effect thereof has to be stated under this clause. Insofar as
thequestion of effect of such change on the profit or loss is concerned, the concept of
materiality is the basic governing factor. If it is not possible to quantify the effect of the
change in the method of accounting, appropriate disclosure should be made under this
clause.
As per AS-1 all significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation and
presentation of financial statements shall be disclosed. The disclosure of the
significant accounting policies shall form part of the financial statements and the
significant accounting policies shall normally be disclosed in one place
A change in an accounting policy will not amount to a change in the method of
accounting and hence such change in the accounting policy need not be mentioned
under sub-clause (b). This is due to the fact that as per the requirements of AS-1 and
AS (IT)-1 such changes and the impact of such changes will be disclosed in the
financial statements.
It may be noted that a change in the method of valuation of stock will amount only to a
change in an accounting policy and hence such a change need not be mentioned
under sub-clause 13(b) but should be mentioned in the financial statements.
As per the memorandum explaining the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2014, an amendment has
been made in order to clarify that the standards notified under section 145(2) are only
meant for computation of income and disclosure of information and the assessee need
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not maintain books of account on the basis of AS notified under the Income-tax Act,
1961. The Accounting Standards issued by ICAI/ Companies Accounting Standard
Rule, 2006 would still be required to be followed by the assessee, for preparation of
financial statements.
14. (a)
Method of valuation of closing stock

employed in the previous year.
The method of valuation of closing stock is to be stated under this clause. AS-2
Valuation of Inventories issued by ICAI requires disclosure of significant accounting
policies. Accordingly, a reference may be invited to the same or the method of
valuation may be again described in Form No.3CD.
Should obtain the inventory of closing stock, indicating the basis of valuation thereof,
for reporting on the method of valuation of closing stock under this clause. Should
examine the basis adopted for ascertaining the cost and this basis should be
consistently followed. It is necessary to ensure that the method followed for valuation
of stock results in disclosure of correct profit and gains.
The Supreme Court in case of CIT v. British Paints Ltd. [1991] 188 ITR 44 (SC) has
held that the method of valuation of stock at actual cost of raw materials and not taking
into account overhead charges was not the correct method of valuation even though
the said method has been consistently followed.
It is not necessary to indicate any change in the method of valuation of closing stock
under this clause. Any such change in the method of valuation of closing stock would
amount to change in an accounting policy and needs to be disclosed in the financial
statements as required by AS-1 and AS(IT).
It may be pointed out that the "inclusive method" is not permitted by AS-2 which is
made mandatory from accounting year beginning on or after 01.04.1999.
Memorandum explaining the provisions of section 145A inserted by the Finance (No.2)
Bill,1998 states as follows:
In order to ensure that the value of opening and closing stock reflect the correct value,
it is proposed to insert a new section to clarify that while computing the value of the
inventory as per the method of accounting regularly employed by the assessee, the
same shall include the amount of any tax, duty, cess or fees paid or liability incurred
for the same under any law in force.
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(b)
Details of deviation, if any, from the method

of valuation prescribed under section
145A, and the effect thereof on the profit or
loss.
The details of deviation, if any, from the method of valuation prescribed under section
145A, and the effect thereof on the profit or loss have to be stated under clause 14(b).
VAT is collected from the customers on behalf of the VAT authorities and, therefore,
its collection from the customers is not an economic benefit for the enterprise. It does
not result in any increase in the equity of the enterprise. Accordingly, it should not be
recognized as an income of the enterprise. Similarly, the payment of VAT should not
be treated as an expense in the financial statements of the enterprise. Therefore, it
should be credited to an appropriate
account, say. VAT Payable Account.
Section 145A of the Income-tax Act provides that the valuation of purchase and sales
of goods and inventory for the purpose of computation of income from business or
profession shall be made on the basis of method of accounting regularly employed by
the assessee but this shall be subject to certain adjustments. Therefore, it is not
necessary to change the method of valuation of purchase, sale and inventory regularly
employed in the books of account. The adjustment provided for in this section should
be made while computing the income for the purpose of preparing the return of
income. Therefore, the recommended method for accounting of VAT will not result in
non-compliance of section 145A of the Income-tax Act.
For furnishing the particulars required by clause 15, the provisions of section 2(47), 45(2),
47(iv), (v) and 47A have to be kept in mind.
The particulars to be stated under new clause 15 should be furnished with respect to
theprevious year in which the asset has been converted into stock-in-trade. The
clause does not require details regarding the taxability of capital gains or business
income arising from such deemed transfer.
The particulars to be stated under new clause 15 should be furnished with respect to
the previous year in which the asset has been converted into stock-in-trade. The
clause does not require details regarding the taxability of capital gains or business
income arising from such deemed transfer.
Description of the capital asset is required to be mentioned for example shares,

security, land,building, plant, machinery etc.
The date of acquisition is to be reported. The Date assumes importance for determing
long term or short term capital asset.
Give the following particulars of the capital

assets converted into stock in trade.
15.
a.
Description of Capital assets
b.
Date of acquisition
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c.
Cost of acquisition
d.
Amount at which the asset converted into

stock-in-trade.
Amounts not credited to the profit and loss

Account, being, -
16.
(a).
The items falling within the scope section

28;
The cost of acquisition is required to be reported. cost of acquisition as per the books
of account is to be mentioned. In case of depreciable assets, the carrying cost
appearing in the books will be the written down value. But the value to be reported will
be the original cost of acquisition. Even in case of an asset acquired prior to the 1st
day of April, 1981 the value to be reported will be the original cost of acquisition.
The amount recorded in the books of account at which the asset is converted into
stock-intrade should be stated. Such an amount may not be the fair market value as
on the date of conversion or treatment as stock-in-trade. If a value other than carrying
cost is recorded then the auditor has to examine the basis of arriving at such a value.
The valuation of stock-in-trade is to be examined with reference to AS-2 Valuation of
inventories. Non-compliance with AS-2 is to be suitably qualified in the main audit
report.
In addition to the above, the auditor should also refer to the guidance contained in the
Guidance Note on Audit of Property, Plant and Equipment issued by the Institute.
Under this clause various amounts falling within the scope of section 28 which are not
credited to the profit and loss account are to be stated. The information under subclauses (a), (d) and (e) of clause (16) is to be given with reference to the entries in the
books of account and records made available to the tax auditor for the purpose of tax
audit under section 44AB.
However, those items which are reported in clauses 16(b), (c) and (d) need not be
reported in clause 16 (a). The tax auditor may obtain a management representation in
writing from the assessee in respect of all items falling under this clause.
Profits & gains of business
Compensation on termination
.Income from trade, professional association
Profit on sale of licence under Import control order
Cash assistance against exports
Customs or excise repayable
Profit on DEPB , DFRC
Benefit or perquisite
Interest, salary, bonus received by a partner from such firm
Sum received for not carrying out any activity
Sum received under a Keyman insurance
Any sum received on any capital assets (demolished, destroyed, discarded) if such
expenditure was allowed u/s 35AD
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(b).
The proforma credits, drawbacks, refunds

of duty of customs or excise or service
tax or refunds of sales tax valued added
tax, where such credits, drawbacks or
refunds are admitted as due by the
authorities concerned;
The words admitted by the concerned authorities would mean admitted by the
authorities within the relevant previous year.
In case of cash basis of accounting, it should be clearly brought out, since the
admittance of claims during the relevant previous year without actual receipt has no
significance in cases where cash method of accounting is followed.
Where such amounts have not been credited in the profit and loss account but netted
against the relevant expenditure/income heads, such fact should be clearly brought
out.
Under sub-clause (c), the escalation claims accepted during the previous year but not
credited to the profit and loss account are to be stated.
(c).
Escalation claims accepted during the

previous year;
(d).
Any other item of income;
(e)
Only those claims to which the other party has signified unconditional acceptance
could constitute accepted claims. Mere making of claims by the assessee or claims
under negotiations or claims which are sub-judice cannot constitute claims accepted.
The Auditor should take a professional judgment about acceptance of claim based on
facts and circumstances of each case.
Sub-clause (d) covers any other items the tax auditor considers as an income based
on his verification of records and other documents.
The Capital receipt, if any, which has not been credited to the P&L has to be stated.
Eg: Capital subsidy of promoters contribution, Govt. Grant in relation to specific fixed
asset, profit on sale of fixed assets, Compensation for surrendering certain rights,
Loss/expenditure/liability recovered u/s 41(1)).
Loans and Borrowings are not required to be stated.
Capital receipt, if any.
The details of the following claims, if admitted as due by the concerned authorities but
not credited to the profit and loss account, are to be stated Proforma Credits,
Drawback, Refund of customs duty, excise duty, service tax, sales tax or value added
tax.
There may be practical difficulties in verifying the information in regard to such refunds
and credits. It may, therefore, be necessary for the tax auditor to scrutinise the
relevant files or subsequent records relating to such refunds while verifying the
particulars and also obtain an appropriate management representation.
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17.
Where any land or building or both is

transferred during the previous year for a
consideration less than value adopted or
assessed or assessable by any authority of
a State Government referred to in section
43CA or 50C, please furnish:
S. 43CA applicable where assessee transferred an asset (other than a capital asset)
being land or building or both and the value of such an asset is less than the value
adopted by any State Government authority for the purpose of payment of stamp duty.
In such a case for purpose of computing profit & gains from such transfer, the value so
adopted or assessed or assessable shall be deemed to be the full value of
consideration.
S. 50C applicable where assessee transferred a capital asset being land or building or
both and the value of such an asset is less than the value adopted any State
Government authority for the purpose of payment of stamp duty. In such a case, for
purpose of section 48, the value so adopted or assessed or assessable by stamp duty
authority shall be deemed to be the full value of consideration.
The auditor has to furnish the details about the nature of property i.e. whether the
property transferred by him is land or a building along with the address of such
property. If the assessee has transferred more than one property, the detail of all such
properties is required to be mentioned. The auditor should obtain a list of all properties
transferred by the assessee during the previous year.
Under the heading consideration received or accrued, the auditor has to furnish the
amount of consideration received or accrued, during the relevant previous year of
audit, in respect of land/building transferred during the year as disclosed in the books
of account of the assessee.
For reporting the value adopted , the auditor should obtain a copy of the registered
sale deed. In case the property is not registered, the auditor may verify relevant
documents from relevant authorities or obtain third party expert like lawyer, solicitor
representation to satisfy the compliance of section 43CA/ section 50C of the Act. In
exceptional cases where the auditor is not able to obtain relevant documents, he may
state the same through an observation in his report 3CA/CB.
Auditor would have to apply professional judgment as to what constitutes land or

building for e.g. whether leasehold right / development rights / TDR / FSI etc would fall
under this provisions or not, would require to be evaluated based on facts &
circumstances of transactions
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Particulars of depreciation allowable as per

the Income-tax Act, 1961 in respect of each
asset or block of assets, as the case may
be, in the following form :--
18.
(a).
(b).
(c).
(d).
Examine the classification of the assets into various blocks. The purpose for which
the asset is used is also very material. Check whether the classification made by the
assessee is in consonance with legal principles.
Once classification ascertained and checked propertly, check rates applicable as per
I.T. Rules.
Under sub-clauses (a) information in respect of description of assets, block of assets

under which the concerned asset is classifiable, If there is any dispute with regard to
the classification of an asset in a particular block or the rate of depreciation applied,
the tax auditor must give his working with suitable reasons. Where system of
classification different from the one adopted by assessee, suitable disclosure should
be made regarding the effect.
Under sub-clauses to (b), and the rate of depreciation are to be stated.
Description of asset/block of assets.
Rate of depreciation.
Actual cost of written down value, as the

case may be.
Additions/deductions during the year with

dates; in the case of any addition of an
asset, date put to use; including
adjustments on account of--
Since determination of actual cost has got accounting implications, he can rely on the
relevant accounting Standards and Guidance Notes. Due to the amendments made by
the Finance (No.2) Act, 1998, depreciation is allowable on intangible assets like knowhow, patents, copyrights, trademarks, licenses, franchises or any other business or
commercial rights of similar nature. There may be intangible assets like patents
invented by the company, brand names, etc. for which the assessee might have
incurred costs. The tax auditor should examine the basis on which the cost of such
intangible assets has been arrived at.
The provisions of Section 36(1)(iii) and Explanation 8 to section 43(1) of the Act,
should be kept in mind for capitalization of interest to the cost of assets.
Wherever, the full deduction of the cost of capital goods is allowed (u/s. 35) the auditor
should verify that the cost of such asset is not included in the block of assets for the
purpose of depreciation.
The additions/deductions during the year have to be reported, with dates. The tax
auditor is advised to get the details of each asset or block of asset added during the
year or disposed ofduring the year with the dates of acquisition/disposal. Where any
addition was made, the date on which the asset was put to use is to be reported.
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i)
ii)
Modified Value Added Tax credit claimed

and allowed under the Central Excise rules,
1944, in respect of assets acquired on or
after 1st March, 1994,
VAT Credit eligible on capital goods should be reduced from the cost of the assets for
the purpose of claim of depreciation.
The assessee should not include duty paid on capital goods eligible for CENVAT
credit as part of the cost of fixed assets, otherwise he will not eligible to claim the
CENVAT credit. if the CENVAT credit is claimed and allowed but which has not been
deducted from the cost of the asset, such credit should be deducted from the cost and
appropriate disclosure should be made separately for such adjustment. The tax
auditor should also verify that the amount of CENVAT credit deducted from cost of
capital goods tallies with the credit availed on this account.
Where assessee acquired any asset in any previous year from outside the country for
the purposes of business/profession and in consequence of change in rate of
exchange during the previous year after acquiring the asset and if there is an increase
or reduction in the liability of assessee expressed in Indian currency at the time of
making payment towards repayment of the monies borrowed either directly or
indirectly in any foreign currency. Then the increase or reduction in the liability during
the previous year irrespective of method of accounting is to be added or deducted
from the cost of asset as defined in clause (1) of section 43.
Extent of addition or reduction will be limited to the exchange difference actually paid
during the previous year.
As per Explanation 10 to section 43(1) where a portion of the cost of an asset
acquired by the assessee has been met directly or indirectly by the Central Govt or a
State Govt or any authority in the form of a subsidy or grant or reimbursement then,
so much of the cost shall not be included in the actual cost of the asset to the
assessee.
Change in rate of exchange of currency,

and
iii)
Where subsidy cannot be directly relatable to the asset acquired, such proportionate
amount to all the assets in respect of which the subsidy is so received, shall not be
included in the actual cost of the asset to the assessee.
Subsidy coming within the scope of Explanation 10 to section 43(1) in respect of asset
acquired in any earlier year(s) and received during the year has to be deducted from
the written down value of such assets in the year of receipt.
Subsidy or grant or reimbursement, by

whatever name called.
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(e)
(f)
19.
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b.
c.
d.
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Wherever a claim for depreciation involves any reliance on any judgement or opinion
or other contentions it may be advisable for tax auditor to disclose full particulars
thereof and the basis on which the depreciation allowable has been determined and
vouched by him.
The Finance Act, 2001 had inserted Explanation 5 below sub-section (1) of section 32,
to the effect that the provisions of section 32(1) regarding allowing of depreciation
shall apply whether or not the assessee has claimed.
Section 32(1)(iia) provide for additional depreciation to a concern engaged in the

business of anufacturing or production of an article or thing or installation of a new
machinery on fulfillment of the prescribed conditions. machinery or plant which before
installation by the assessee was used by any other person, machinery or plant
installed in office premises or residential accommodation, office appliances, road
transport vehicles and that machinery or plant the actual cost of which is allowed in
computing the income. The tax auditor will need to verify the claim of additional
depreciation under this clause as well.
Wherever, the full deduction of the cost of capital goods is allowed the auditor should
verify that the cost of such asset is not included in the block of assets for the purpose
of depreciation.
In case the assessee has obtained a separate Audit Report for claiming deductions
under any of these sections, he must make a reference to that report while giving the
details under this clause.
The Tax Auditor should indicate the amount debited to the P&L and the amount
actually admissible in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
The amount not debited to the P&L but admissible under any of the Sections
mentioned in the clause have to be stated.on the basis of the conditions prescribed in
the concerned Section, the amount admissible there under and report the same.
An assessee may be eligible for deduction under one or more subsections of section
35. In such case, the Tax Auditor should state the deduction allowable under each
sub-section separately under applicable part, i.e. the amount deductible in respect of
the amount debited in Profit & Loss Account and the amount not debited to the Profit &
Loss Account.
Depreciation allowable.
Written down value at the end of the year.

Amounts admissible under Section
32AC
33AB
33ABA
35(1)(i)
35(1)(ii)
35(1)(iia)
35(1)(iii)
35(1)(iv)
35(2AA)
35(2AB)
35ABB
35AC
35AD
35CCA
35CCB
35CCC
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35CCD
35D
35DD
35DDA
35E
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(b)
Any sum paid to an employee as bonus or

commission for services rendered, where
such sum was otherwise payable to him as
profits or dividend. [Section 36(1)(ii)]
Details of contributions received from

employees for various funds as referred to
in section 36(1)(va):
The Tax Auditor should also ensure the eligibility of the expenditure/payment for
deduction and compliance of the conditions prescribed in the sub-section including
approval from the relevant/prescribed authority, notification issued by the Central
Government, any other guideline circular etc issued in this behalf. Tax auditor should
also refer Rule 6 of Income-tax Rules, 1962.
In case the auditor relies on a judicial pronouncement, he may mention the fact in his
observations para provided in Form No.3CA or Form No.3CB, as the case may be.
If bonus or commission is in the nature of profit or dividend, it may not be normally

allowableas a deduction unless such payment is wholly and exclusively made to the
employee.
The requirement is only in respect of the disclosure of the amount and the tax auditor
is not expected to express his opinion about its allowability or otherwise
Section 2(24)(x) includes within the scope of income any sum received by the
assessee fromhis employees as contributions to any provident fund or superannuation
fund or ESI Fund or any other Fund for employees welfare.
Under this clause, details of the amount deducted, due date for payment and actual
date of payment in respect of provident fund, ESI fund or other staff welfare fund have
to be stated. It may be noted that Employees P.F. manual provides for 5 days of
grace period for payment of contribution. This can be taken into consideration for
determining the due date of payment.
Get a list of various contributions recovered from employees within the scope of this
clause and the date on which it is deposited. Verify the documents relating to PF funds
and other welfare funds. Verify agreement under which employees have to make
contributions to PF and other welfare funds. The ledger account of contributions from
employees should be reviewed; the due dates of payments and the actual dates of
payment should be verified with the evidence available.
In view of the voluminous nature, the tax auditor can apply test checks and
compliance tests to satisfy himself that the system of recovery and remittance is
proper. Under this clause, details regarding the nature of fund, details of the amount
deducted, due date for payment, actual amount paid and actual date of payment to the
concerned authorities in respect of provident fund, ESI fund or other staff welfare fund
have to be stated.
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Please furnish the details of amounts

debited to the profit and loss account,
being in the nature of
21.
(a)
(i)
Expenditure of capital nature
(ii)
Expenditure of personal nature
(iii)
Expenditure on advertisement in
any souvenir, brochure, tract,
pamphlet or the like, published
by a political party
(iv)
Expenditure incurred at clubs as

entrance fees and subscriptions
(v)
Expenditure incurred at clubs

being cost for club services and
facilities used
(vi)
Expenditure by way of penalty or

fine for violation of any law for
the time being force
(vii)
Expenditure by way of any other

penalty or fine not covered above
(viii)
Expenditure incurred for any

purpose which is an offence or
which is prohibited by law
The details of capital expenditure, if any, debited to the P&L account should be
maintained in a classified manner stating the amount under various heads separately.
Since part of this capital expenditure may be allowable as deduction in the
computation of total income. However, the total amount of capital expenditure debited
to the P&L is to be reported under this clause in the e-filing portal.
Personal expenses debited to the profit and loss account are to be specified under this
sub-clause as they are not deductible in the computation of total income under section
37. Section 143(1)(e) of the Companies Act 2013 specifically requires the auditor to
inquire whether personal expenses have been charged to revenue account. In the
case of a person whose accounts of the business or profession have been audited
under any other law, the tax auditor will have to report in respect of personal expenses
debited in the profit and loss account. In the case of a person who carries on business
or profession but who is not required by or under any other law to get his accounts
audited, the tax auditor will have to verify the personal expenses if debited in the
expenses account while conducting the audit and verify the amount of expenses
mentioned under this clause.
Section 37(2B) provides that no allowance shall be made in respect of expenditure

incurred by an assessee on advertisement in any souvenir, brochure, tract, pamphlet
or the like published by a political party. Therefore, the expenditure of this nature
should be segregated and reported under this clause.
The trade union or labour union though promoted or formed by a political party may
have a distinct legal entity. Expenditure incurred by way of advertisement given in the
souvenir, brochure, pamphlet or journal published by the trade union or the labour
union is not required to be indicated.
The amount of payments made to clubs by the assessee during the year should be
indicated under this clause. The payments may be for entrance fees as well as
membership subscription and for catering and other services by the club, both in
respect of directors and other employees in case of companies and for partners or
proprietors in other cases. The fact whether such expenses are incurred in the course
of business or whether they are of personal nature should be ascertained. If they are
personal in nature, they are to be shown separately.
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(b)
It must be borne in mind that the tax auditor while reporting under this clause is not
required to express any opinion as to the allowability or otherwise of the amount of
penalty or fine for violation of law. He is only required to give the details of such items
as have been charged in the books of accounts. This clause covers only penalty or
fine for violation of law and not the payment for contractual breach or liquidator
damages. The tax auditor should also take into consideration the concept of
materiality.
Where the penalty or fine is in the nature of penalty or fine only, the entire amount
thereof will have to be stated. As discussed above, with reference to certain
penalty/penal interest courts have held that it is partially compensatory payment and
partially in the nature of penalty. In such a case, on the basis of appropriate criteria,
the amount charged will have to be bifurcated and only the amount relating to penalty
may be stated.Violation of law is not a normal incidence of business.
Under clause 21(b)(i)(A), the auditor is required to report payments to non residents
on which tax is required to be deducted but not deducted in respect of interest, royalty,
fees for technical services and other such chargeable amount under the Income tax
Act. The Auditor is advised to give details under this clause for each individual payee.
Similarly under clause 21(b)(i)(B), the auditor is required to report payments on which
tax is deducted but is not deposited within the time prescribed during the previous year
or in subsequent year. Such details are also required to be given for each individual
payee prescribed under Section 40(a)(i).
Under this sub-clause the tax auditor is required to report the details of payment on
which tax is not deducted at source and also the details of payment on which tax has
been deducted but not paid during the previous year or in the subsequent year before
the expiry of time prescribed under section 200(1)/139(1). The tax auditor should
maintain the following data in his working papers for the purpose of reporting under
this sub-clause:
Amounts inadmissible under section 40(a):

As payment to Non-resident referred to in
sub-clause (j)
(i)
A. Details of payment on which tax is

not deducted
(I) Date of payment
(II) Amount of payment
(III) Nature of payment
(IV) Name and address of payee
B. Details of payment on which tax has
been deducted but has not been paid
during the in the previous year or
subsequent year before expiry of
time prescribed u/s 200(1)
(I) Date of payment
(V) Amount of tax deducted
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As payment referred to in sub-clause (ia)
(ii)
(VI)
A. Details of payment on which tax is

not deducted
(I) Date of payment
B. Details of payment on which tax has

been deducted but has not been paid
during the in the previous year or
subsequent year before expiry of
time prescribed u/s 139(1)
(I) Date of payment
(V) Amount of tax deducted
Amount out of V deposited if any
Under this sub-clause any payment of the expenses, specified therein on which tax is
deductible under Chapter XVIIB and such tax has not been deducted or after
deduction has not been paid on or before the date of filing of return specified under
section 139(1), is not eligible for deduction while computing income chargeable under
the head profits and gains of business or profession. Accordingly, such amount will
be inadmissible and will be required to be disclosed under this clause.
The tax auditor will be required to examine whether the provisions relating to tax
deduction at source have been complied with in respect of payments specified under
the clause. For this purpose the tax auditor may examine the books of accounts and
tax deduction returns pertaining to these payments.
Where the auditee claims deduction under the second proviso to subsection (ia) it is
deemed that he has deducted and paid the tax and hence such sum on which tax is so
deemed to be deducted and paid is not inadmissible, the tax auditor should verify
compliance with the requirements of section 201. He should also obtain and keep in
his record a copy of certificate in Form 26A as required by section 201 read with
section 40(a)(ia).
Under clause 21(b)(ii)(A), auditor is required to report payments to residents on which

tax is required to be deducted but not deducted in respect of interest, royalty, fees for
technical services and other such chargeable under Chapter XVII-B of the Income Tax
Act. The auditor is advised to give details under this clause for each individual payee.
Under clause 21(b)(ii)(B), auditor is required to report payments on which tax is
deducted but is not deposited within the time prescribed during the previous year or in
subsequent year. Such details are also required to be given for each individual payee
prescribed under section 40(a)(ia).
(iii) Under sub clause (ic) [wherever applicable]

Tax auditor should also verify that the particulars given under this clause do not differ
from the particulars given under clause 34 of Form no. 3CD to the extent applicable.
Under this sub-clause, the tax auditor is required to report the details of payment on
which tax is not deducted at source and also the details of payment on which tax has
been deducted but not paid on or before the due date specified in section 139(1). The
tax auditor should maintain the following data in his working papers for the purpose of
reporting under this sub-clause:
The Item no. (iii) of clause 21(b) requires reporting of any sum paid on account of
fringe benefit tax under Chapter XIIH, wherever applicable. Since Fringe benefit tax
was abolished by the Finance (No.2) Act, 2009 with effect from 1-04-2009, the tax
auditor will be required to furnish information under this item only if the audit report
relates to an assessment year to which the provisions of chapter XII H were
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(iv) Under sub clause (iia)
(v)
Under sub clause (iib)
Under sub clause (iii)

(A) Date of payment
(vi)
(B) Amount of payment
(C) Name and address of Payee
(vii) Under sub clause (iv)
(viii) Under sub clause (v)
(c)
Amounts debited to profit and loss account

being, interest, salary, bonus, commission
or remuneration inadmissible under section
40(b)/40(ba) and computation thereof;
applicable. For all other cases, the tax auditor may report NIL or Not Applicable as
per the requirement of the format of e-filing utility.
The amount of Wealth Tax paid is not allowed as a deduction u/s 40(a)(iia) and thus is
required to be reported under clause 21(b)(iv).
New sub clause 40(a)(iib) w.e.f. A.Y. 2014-15 to provide that (a) any amount paid by
way of a royalty, license fees, service fees, privilege fees, service charge or any other
fees or charge by whatever name called, which is levied exclusively on; or (b) which is
appropriated, directly or indirectly from, a State Government undertaking by the State
Government is inadmissible expenditure. The explanation to this sub clause (iib) also
defines a State Government undertaking. The Tax auditor should verify any such
payment made by State Government undertaking to the State Government and should
report under clause 21(b)(v).
The amount of salary which is paid outside India or to a non-resident in respect of
which tax has not been deducted but which is required to be deducted under the
applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act or tax has not been paid after deduction,
the same is not allowed as a deduction u/s. 40(a)(iii) and the same is required to be
reported under clause 21(b)(vi). This information is required to be given for each
individual payee.
Section 40(a)(iv) provides that any payment to a provident or other fund established
for the benefit of employees of the assessee shall be disallowed, unless the assessee
has made effective arrangements to secure that tax shall be deducted at source from
any payments made from the fund which are chargeable to tax under the head
Salaries. The auditor is also required to report the same under item (vii) of this subclause.
Any tax paid by an employer on non-monetary perquisites is exempt in the hands of
the employee as per section 10(10CC). Further, as per section 40(a)(v) the tax paid by
the employer on non-monetary perquisites provided to employees shall not be
deductible in computing profits and gains from business or profession. The tax auditor
is required to report the amount of such tax paid by the employer, in case it is debited
to the profit and loss account under clause 21(b)(viii)
Salary, bonus, commission or remuneration or interest are not admissible, unless the
following conditions are satisfied: (a) Remuneration is paid to working partner(s).
(b)Remuneration or interest is authorised by the partnership deed and is in
accordance with the partnership deed. (c) Remuneration or interest does not pertain to
a period prior to the date of partnership deed.
In working out the inadmissible amount the tax auditor must have due regard to the
Circular No.739 dated 25.3.1996 issued by the Board.
The tax auditor may note that the information required to be reported is the amount of
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inadmissible expenditure as per section 40(b) or 40(ba) and not the total amount
debited to profit and loss account.
Disallowance/ deemed income under
section 40A(3):
(d)
(e)
On the basis of the examination of books of

account and other relevant documents/
evidence, whether the expenditure covered
under section 40A(3) read with rule 6DD
were made by account payee cheque drawn
on a bank or account payee bank draft. If
not, please furnish the details:
On the basis of the examination of books of

account and other relevant documents/
evidence, whether the payment referred to
in section 40A(3A) read with rule 6DD were
made by account payee cheque drawn on a
bank or account payee bank draft If not,
please furnish the details of amount
deemed to be the profits and gains of
business or profession under section
40A(3A);
provision for payment of gratuity not

allowable under section 40A(7),
The tax auditor should obtain a list of all cash payments in respect of expenditure
exceedingRs.20,000 or Rs.35000 made by the assessee during the relevant year
which should include the list of payments exempted in terms of Rule 6DD with
reasons. This list should be verified by the tax auditor with the books of account in
order to ascertain whether the conditions for specific exemption granted under clauses
(a) to (l) of Rule 6DD are satisfied. Details of payments which do not satisfy the above
conditions should be stated under this clause excepting clauses of Rule 6DD.
Where the assessee incurs any expenditure in respect of a payment or aggregate of

payments made to a person in a day, otherwise than by an account payee cheque
drawn on a bank or account payee bank draft, exceeding rupees twenty thousand, no
deduction would be allowed in respect of such expenditure. In case of payment made
for plying, hiring or leasing of goods carriage, limit is Rs.35,000/- instead of
Rs.20,000/-.
As per the provisions of section 40A(3A) where any allowance has been made in the
assessment for any year in respect of any liability incurred by the assessee for any
expenditure and subsequently during the previous year the assessee makes payment
in respect thereof, otherwise than an account payee cheque drawn on a bank or
account payee bank draft exceeding Rs.20,000, the payment so made shall be
deemed to be the profits and gains of business or profession and accordingly
chargeable to income tax with respect to that previous year. In case of payment made
for plying, hiring or leasing of goods carriage, limit is Rs.35,000/- instead of
Rs.20,000/-.
As per section 40A(7), the deduction shall be allowed in relation to any provision made
by the assessee for the purpose of payment of a sum by way of any contribution
towards an approved gratuity fund, or for the purpose of payment of any gratuity, that
has become payable during the previous year.
The tax auditor should call for the order of the Commissioner of Incometax granting
approval to the gratuity fund, verify the date from which it is effective and also verify
whether the provision has been made as provided in the trust deed. In case not
allowable, the same is to be stated under this sub-clause.
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(f)
any sum paid by the assessee as an

employer not allowable under section
40A(9);
Any payment made by an employer towards the setting up or formation of or as

contribution to any fund, trust, company, AOP, BOI, Society (other than contributions
to recognised provident fund or approved superannuation fund or notified pension
scheme or approved gratuity fund) is not allowable. The tax auditor should furnish the
details of payments which are not allowable under this section.
Thus, any contribution made to Employees Welfare Co-op Society will not be allowed
as adeduction in the case of the employer company under section 40A(9), unless such
contribution is required by or under any other law for the time being in force.
Instruction: No. 1799, dated 3-10-1988
The assessee is required to furnish particulars of any liability of a contingent nature
debited to the profit and loss account. The tax auditor may not be able to immediately
ascertain the details of contingent liabilities debited to the profit and loss account
without a detailed scrutiny of various account heads e.g. outstanding liabilities,
provision etc. Wherever necessary, a suitable note should be given by the tax auditor
as to the non-availability of such particulars relating to the contingent liabilities.
In general an assessee may have besides his business income, income from
agriculture which is exempt under sub-section (1), share of profit in a partnership firm
which is exempt under sub-section (2A), income from dividends referred to in section
115-O which is exempt.
(g)
particulars of any liability of a contingent

nature
(h)
amount of deduction inadmissible in terms

of section 14A in respect of the expenditure
incurred in relation to income which does
not form part of the total income;
(i)
Amounts inadmissible under the proviso to

section 36(1)(iii).
under 2(34), long term capital gains on the transfer of equity shares which is exempt
under 2(38) etc. In all such cases the expenditure relating to the income which is not
included in total income is inadmissible under section 14A. In case of an investment in
a partnership firm, while the interest and the salary received by the partner are
taxable, the share of profit is exempt. The amount of inadmissible expenditure
depends on the facts and circumstances of each case. Computation to be made as
per Rule 8D of Income Tax Rules.
Any amount of the interest paid, in respect of capital borrowed for acquisition of an
asset for extension of existing business or profession (whether capitalized in the books
or account or not) for any period beginning from the date on which the capital was
borrowed for acquisition of the asset till the date on which such asset was put to use,
shall not be allowed as a deduction.
The Tax Auditor while determining the admissible/inadmissible amount under section
36(1)(iii) should also keep in mind the requirements of Accounting Standards 16 of
Indian GAAP Borrowing Cost.
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Section 15 of the MSME Act, requires the buyer to make payment on or before the
date agreed upon in writing, or where there is no agreement in this behalf, before the
appointed day. It also provides that the period agreed upon in writing shall not exceed
forty five days from the day of acceptance or the day of deemed acceptance. If not
paid he shall be liable to pay compound interest with monthly rests to the supplier on
that amount from the date at three times of the bank rate notified by the Reserve
Bank.
Obtain a full list of suppliers of the assessee which fall within the purview of the
definition of Supplier under section 2(n) of the MSMED Act, 2006. It is the
responsibility of the auditee to classify and identify those suppliers who are covered by
this Act. Verify the interest payable or paid as mentioned above on test check basis.
Section 40(A)(2) provides that expenditure for which payment has been or is to be
made to certain specified persons listed in the section may be disallowed if, in the
opinion of the AO,such expenditure is excessive or unreasonable having regard to: (i)
the fair market value of the goods, services or facilities for which the payment is made;
or (ii) for the legitimate needs of business or profession of the assessee; or (iii) the
benefit derived by or accruing to the assessee from such expenditure.
Amount of Interest inadmissible under

section 23 of the Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprise Development Act, 2006.
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Particulars of payments made to persons

specified under section 40A(2)(b).
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Amounts deemed to be profits and gains

under section 33AC or 33AB or 33ABA or
33AC.
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Any amount of profit chargeable to tax

under section 41 and computation thereof.
The following steps may be taken by the tax auditor in this connection: (a) Obtain full
list of specified persons as contemplated in this section. (b) Obtain details of
expenditure/payments made to the specified persons. (c) Scrutinise all items of
expenditure/payments to the above persons.
Section 33AB allows deduction in respect of Tea Development Account, Coffee
Development Account and Rubber Development Account. Section 33ABA allows
deduction in respect of Site Restoration Fund. Likewise, section 33AC allows
deduction in respect of reserve created out of the profit of the assessee engaged in
shipping business to be utilised in accordance with the provision of sub section (2) of
section 33AC.
The auditor is required to report the deemed income chargeable as profits and gains
of business under the above sections.
Section 41(1) provides that where any allowance or deduction has been made in the
assessment for any year in respect of loss, expenditure or trading liability incurred by
the assessee and subsequently during any previous year the assessee obtains any
amount, whether in cash or in any other manner whatsoever, in respect of such loss or
expenditure or some benefits in respect of trading liability by way of remission or
cessation thereof, the amount obtained by him or the value of benefit accruing to him
is chargeable to tax as business income.
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In respect of any sum referred to in clause

(a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f) of section 43B, the
liability for which:-Pre-existed on the first day of the previous
year but was not allowed in the assessment
of any preceding previous year and was
(A)
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(a)
paid during the previous year;
(b)
not paid during the previous year;
(B)
The tax auditor has to state the profit chargeable to tax under this section. This
information has to be given irrespective of the fact whether the relevant amount has
been credited to the profit and loss account or not. The computation of the profit
chargeable under this clause is also to be stated
S.43B the following amounts shall be allowed as deduction in the year in which
amounts are actually paid: (a) Any tax, duty, cess or fee etc (b) Employers
contribution to PF (c) Any bonus, commission payable to its employees (d) Interest on
loan or borrowing from Public Financial institution etc (e) Interest on any loan or
advance from a schedule bank (f) Any sum payable to employee in lieu of any Leave
credit.
In respect of the liability which pre-existed on the first day of the previous year is
allowable asdeduction if paid during the previous year. This is required to be reported
in clause 21(i)(A).
was incurred in the previous year and was
(a)
paid on or before the due date for

furnishing the return of income of the
previous year under section 139(1);
In respect of the liability which is incurred in the previous year is allowable to the
extent it ispaid on or before the due date for furnishing the return of the income under
section 139(1).Such items are to be disclosed in clause 26(B)(a).
The tax auditor, in his tax audit report, should, therefore, clearly distinguish the liability
incurred during the previous year in respect of all the specified sums referred to in
clauses (a) to (f) from the liability that pre-existed on the first day of the relevant
previous year.
If the assessee is following the cash basis of accounting, sums referred to in clause
(a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) of section 43B which are debited to the profit and loss
account will be allowable as they would have been actually paid during the year.
Date of signing of audit report would be earlier to due date. The payment made after
audit report date but before the date of filing, will still be eligible for deduction. Where
due date for filing of return of income is extended, payments made upto the extended
due date also qualify for deduction.
(b)
not paid on or before the aforesaid date.

(State whether sales tax, customs duty,
excise duty or any other indirect tax, levy,
cess, impost etc. is passed through the
profit and loss account.)
If interest which has been converted into a loan or advance shall not be deemed to
have been actually paid. Circular No.7/2006 dated 17-07-2006. The above particulars
are required irrespective of the fact whether they have been debited to profit and loss
account or not and such a fact should be stated under this clause.
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(a)
Amount of Central Value Added Tax credits

availed of or utilised during the previous
year and its treatment in the profit and loss
account and treatment of outstanding
Central Value Added Tax credits in the
accounts.
Under section 43B(a), sales-tax when paid is allowed as a deduction. Although under
clause (a) of section 43B items that have been debited to the profit and loss account
but not paid during the previous year, are to be specified, where it is the practice of the
company to maintain a separate sales-tax/service tax/excise duty account and treat
the sales tax/excise duty collected as a liability, it would be necessary to show by way
of note under this clause, the amount of sales tax/excise duty collected but not paid. In
case, any sum has been paid before the due date of filing the return, the date and the
amount of payment along with the amount paid should also be disclosed.
CENVAT credit is available on eligible inputs, input services and capital goods. Such
credits are utilized for the payment of the excise duty and service tax liability.
Accordingly the tax auditor should check relevant statutory records maintained under
the Central Excise Rules 1944 and the records maintained under CENVAT Credit
Rules, 2004 and ascertain therefrom the amount of credit on eligible inputs, input
services and the capital goods and the amount utilised during the previous year.
Records maintained in RG-23, wherever available should also be verified.
The tax auditor should verify that there is a proper reconciliation between balance of
CENVAT credit in the accounts and relevant excise and service tax records. The tax
auditor should report the amount of CENVAT availed and utilised under this subclause.
Where the assessee follows exclusive method of accounting, the excise duty paid on
purchase of raw material, capital goods and service tax paid on input services is
debited to the CENVAT/Service Tax Credit Receivable Account and not as part of the
purchase cost of raw material,capital goods or cost of input services. The credit
utilized is debited to the Excise Duty/ Service Tax Payable A/c and credited to
CENVAT/ Service Tax Credit Receivable Account. Thus, the credit availed and utilized
will not have any impact on the profit and loss account.
If the assessee has neither availed nor utilized the credit, then No is to be clicked. In
other cases Yes will be clicked and the auditor is required to mention the amount in
the first column and the corresponding account in which it is debited or credited in the
second column. It is advisable to give the details of the credit availed and utilized as
separate line items.
With regard to reporting of the amount of CENVAT credits availed or utilized during the
previous year and its treatment in the profit and loss account wherever possible, it is
advisable to give the details of the credit availed and utilized as separate line items.
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(b)
Particulars of income or expenditure of

prior period credited or debited to the profit
and loss account.
Material adjustments necessitated by circumstances which though related to previous

periods but determined in the current period, will not be considered as prior period
items. In such cases, though the expenditure may relate to the earlier year, it can be
considered as arising during the year on the basis that the liability materialised or
crystallised during the year and such cases will not be reported under this clause.
Similar consideration will apply in relation to income also.
As per AS-IT-II material charges or credits which arise in current year as a result of
errors or omissions in accounts of earlier years will be considered as prior period
items.
Section 56(2)(viia) provides that where a firm or a company not being a company in
which the public are substantially interested, receives, in any previous year any
property being shares of a company (not being a company in which the public is
substantially interested,
(i)
without consideration, the aggregate fair value of which exceeds rupees
fifty thousand, the whole of the aggregate fair market value of such
property
(ii)
for a consideration which is less than the aggregate fair market value of the
property by an
amount exceeding fifty thousand rupees, the aggregate fair market value of
such property as exceeds such consideration
shall be chargeable to income-tax under the head Income from other sources
28.
Whether during the previous year the

assessee has received any property, being
share of a company not being a company in
which the public are substantially
interested, without consideration or for
inadequate consideration as referred to in
section 56(2)(viia), if yes, please furnish the
details of the same.
With regard to reporting of the treatment of outstanding CENVAT Credits in the

account,it is desirable to mention the opening and the closing outstanding balances in
the CENVAT Credits accounts as separate line items. The account in which the
outstanding amount is appearing should also be mentioned appropriately..
Information under this clause would be relevant only in those cases where the
assessee follows mercantile system of accounting. Under cash system of accounting,
expenses debited/ income credited to the profit and loss account would be current
years expenses/income even though they may relate to earlier years.
Section 56(2)(viia) does not apply to the property received by way of a transaction not
regarded as transfer under section 47(via), 47(vic), 47(vicb), 47(vid) and 47(vii). The
fair market value of shares means the value determined in accordance with the
method prescribed in rule 11UA of the Income-tax Rules, 1962.
Since section 56(2)(viia) is applicable to firms and companies in which public are not
substantially interested, reporting is required only for them and not for other assesses.
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Whether during the previous year the

assessee received any consideration for
issue of shares which exceeds the fair
market value of the shares as reffered to in
section 56(2)(viib), if yes, please furnish the
details of the same.
29.
Section 56(2)(viib) provides that where a company, not being a company in which the
public are substantially interested, receives, in any previous year, from any person
being a resident, any consideration for issue of shares that exceeds the face value of
such shares, the aggregate consideration received for such shares as exceeds the fair
market value of the shares shall be chargeable to income-tax under the head Income
from other sources.
Since section 56(2)(viib) is applicable to companies in which public is not substantially

interested, reporting under this clause is to be done only for corporate assesses
Details of the amount borrowed on hundi (including interest on such amount borrowed)
and details of repayment otherwise than by an account payee cheque, are required to
be indicated under this clause. In this context, a reference may also be made to
Circular No.208 dated 15th November, 1976 issued by Board explaining the provisions
of section 69D.
Details of any amount borrowed on hundi

or any amount due thereon (including
interest on the amount borrowed) repaid,
otherwise than through an account payee
cheque. [Section 69D]
30.
31 *(a)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Particulars of each loan or deposit in an

amount exceeding the limit specified in
section 269SS taken or accepted during the
previous year :-Name, address and permanent account
number (if available with the assessee) of
the lender or depositor;
Amount of loan or deposit taken or
accepted;
Whether the loan or deposit was squared
up during the previous year;
Maximum amount outstanding in the
account at any time during the previous
year;
Whether the loan or deposit was taken or
accepted otherwise than by an account
payee cheque or an account payee bank
draft.
There will be practical difficulties in verifying the loan taken or repaid on hundi by
account payee cheque. In such cases, the tax auditor should verify the
borrowing/repayments with reference to such evidence which may be available and in
the absence of conclusive or satisfactory evidence or the auditor may obtain suitable
certificate/ management representation in this regard.
If the total of all loans/deposits from a person exceed Rs.20,000/- but each individual
item is less than Rs.20,000/-, the information will still be required to be given in respect
of all such entries starting from the entry when the balance reaches Rs.20,000/- or
more and until the balance goes down below Rs.20,000/.
In the absence of satisfactory evidence, the guidance given by the Council of the ICAI
to the tax auditors has been to make a suitable comment in his report as suggested
below.
It is not possible for me/us to verify whether loans or deposits have been taken or
accepted otherwise than by an account payee cheque or account payee bank draft, as
the necessary
evidence is not in the possession of the assessee.
Sale proceeds collected by the selling agent will not be considered as loan or deposit.
A current account is not excluded from the definition of the term deposit. if the
transactions in a current account exceed Rs.20,000/-, it will be necessary to give the
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information against this sub-clause.
(i)
*(These particulars needs not be given in

the case of a Government company, a
banking company or a corporation
established by a Central, State or Provincial
Act.)
Particulars of each repayment of loan or

deposit in an amount exceeding the limit
(b)
specified in section 269T made during the
previous year: -Name, address and permanent account
(i)
number (if available with the assessee) of
the payee;
(ii)
Amount of the repayment;
Maximum amounts outstanding in the
(iii)
account at any time during the previous
year;
Whether the repayment was made
(iv) otherwise than by account payee cheque or
account payee bank draft.
In case of mixed account, the transactions relating to loans and deposits should be
segregated from other accounts and the transactions relating to loans and deposits
(including temporary advances) should be stated under this clause.
Advance received against agreement of sale of goods is not a loan or deposit.
Op.balance of loan taken in earlier years is not specifically required to be disclosed.

For giving figures of maximum amount o/s at any time during the year the Op.
balances will have to be considered.
Even if the loans are taken free of interest the information will still have to be given.
Security deposits against contracts, etc. will be covered by the definition of deposit
Loans and deposits taken or accepted by means of transfer entries in the books of
account constitute acceptance of deposits or loans. Hence, such entries have to be
reported under this clause. The entries that relate to transactions with a supplier and
customer on account of purchase or sale of goods/services will not be treated as loans
or deposits accepted.
Share application money advance supported by appropriate documentation is neither

deposit nor loan
Section 269T is attracted where repayment of the loan or deposit is made to a person,
where the aggregate amount of loans or deposits held by such person either in his
own name or jointly with any other person on the date of such repayment together with
interest, if any, payable on such deposit is Rs.20,000 or more.
All repayments made to any person where the loan or deposit along with interest is
Rs.20,000 or more are to be reported under this sub-clause, even though the amount
of repayment may be less than Rs.20,000. The tax auditor should verify such
repayments and report accordingly.
Loan or deposits discharged by means of transfer entries constitute repayment of loan

or deposits otherwise than by account payee cheques or account payee bank drafts.
Hence, such entries have to be reported under this clause.
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(c)
Whether the taking or accepting loan or

deposit, or repayment of the same were
made by account payee cheque drawn on a
bank or account payee bank draft based on
the examination of books of account and
other relevant documents
(The particulars (i) to (iv) at (b) and
comment at (c) above need not be given in
the case of a repayment of any loan or
deposit taken or accepted from
Government, Government company,
banking company of a corporation
established by a Central, State of Provincial
Act)
Under this sub clause the tax auditor has to comment as to whether the taking or
accepting loan or deposit, or repayment of the same through an account payee
cheque or an account payee bank draft based on the examination of books of
accounts & other relevant documents.
In the case of a repayment of any loan or deposit taken or accepted from Government,
Government company, banking company or a corporation established by a Central,
State or Provincial Act, the particulars (i) to (iv) mentioned in sub-clause (b) of clause
31 and also the comment mentioned above need not be given.
Practically, it may not possible to verify each payment, reflected in the bank statement,
as to whether the payment/ acceptance of deposits or loans has been made through
account payee cheque, demand draft, pay order or not, it is thus desirable that the tax
auditor should obtain suitable certificate from the assessee to the effect that the
payments/ receipts referred to in section 269SS and 269T were made by account
payee cheque drawn on a bank or account payee bank draft as the case may be.
Where the reporting has been done on the basis of the certificate of the assessee, the
same shall be reported as an observation in clause (3) of Form No. 3CA and clause
(5) of Form No.3CB, as the case may be.
B/F losses may relate to different heads of income such as HP, Business or
profession, speculation business or capital gains. Different provisions are contained in
sections 32 and 70 to 79 of the Income-tax Act with regard to loss/depreciation under
different heads. In the remarks column information about the pending assessment or
appellate proceedings or about delay in filing loss returns should be given. For giving
the above information, the auditors should study the assessment records i.e. incometax returns filed, assessment orders, appellate orders and rectification/ revisional
orders for the earlier years and ascertain if the figures given in the above clause are
correct
32 (a)
Details of brought forward loss or

depreciation allowance, in the following
manner, to the extent available:
Any assessment, rectification, revision or appeal proceedings pending at the time of

tax audit have to be disclosed in the remarks column by way of information. If
consequential orders for any revision/appellate order is yet to be passed, the same
can be disclosed along with theimpact thereof if material.
The e filing portal requires additional information regarding the order no. The
information is required to be disclosed to the extent available. Accordingly suitable
clarifications will have to be mentioned in remarks column.
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(b)
Section 79 of the Act provides that, in the case of a company, not being a company in
which the public are substantially interested, where a change in shareholding has
taken place in a previous year, then no loss incurred in any year prior to the previous
year shall be carried forward and set off against the income of the previous year
unless on the last day of that previous year and on the last day of the previous year in
which the loss was incurred, the shares of the company carrying not less than 51% of
the voting power were beneficially held by the same persons.
This provision shall not apply to a change in the voting power consequent upon:
(a) the death of a shareholder, or
(b) on account of transfer of shares by way of gifts to any relative of the shareholder
making such gift.
(c) any change in the shareholding of an Indian company which is subsidiary of a
foreign company arising as a result of amalgamation or demerger of a foreign
company subject to the condition that 51 per cent of the shareholders of the
amalgamating or demerged foreign company continue to remain the
shareholders of the amalgamated or the resulting foreign company.
However, the overriding provisions of section 79 do not affect the set off of
unabsorbed depreciation which is governed by section 32(2).
The comparison of the composition of the shareholding is to be done with reference to

the last day of the current previous year and the last day of every previous year in
which the loss was incurred. The carry forward of the loss incurred in respect of
different previous years is to be determined with respect to the individual previous
years. Comparison of the shareholding done by referring to the Register of Members.
Section 73 of the Act provides for the treatment of losses in speculation business.
Section 73(1) provides that any loss, computed in respect of a speculation business
carried on by the assessee, shall not be set off except against profits and gains, if any,
of another speculation business.
whether a change in shareholding of the

company has taken place in the previous
year due to which the losses incurred prior
to the previous year cannot be allowed to
be carried forward in terms of section 79.;
(c)
(d)
Whether the assessee has incurred any

speculation loss referred to in section 73
during the previous year, If yes, please
furnish the details of the same.
whether the assessee has incurred any loss

referred to in section 73A in respect of any
specified business during the previous
year, if yes, please furnish details of the
same.
Section 73(4) provides that no loss shall be carried forward under this section for more
than four assessment years immediately succeeding the assessment year for which
the loss was first computed.
Section 73A provides for provisions relating to carry forward and set off of losses by
specified business. It provides that any loss, computed in respect of any specified
business referred to in section 35AD shall not be set off except against profits and
gains, if any, of any other specified business.
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(e)
33.
In case of a company, please state that

whether the company is deemed to be
carrying on a speculation business as
referred in explanation to section 73, if yes,
please furnish the details of speculation
loss if any incurred during the previous
year.
Section-wise details of deductions, if any,

admissible under Chapter VIA or Chapter III
(Section 10A, Section 10AA).
The Explanation to section 73 provides that where any part of the business of a
company consists in the purchase and sale of shares of other companies, such
company shall, for the purposes of this section, be deemed to be carrying on a
speculation business to the extent to which the business consists of the purchase and
sale of such shares.
Chapter VIA of the Act deals with various deductions they have been categorised
under the Act as follows:
A. Deduction in respect of certain payments.
B. Deduction in respect of certain incomes.
C. Other Deductions.
Under Chapter VIA sections 80-IA, 80-IB, 80-JJA etc. reuires separate audit report or
certificate. Under the said sections, a non-corporate assessee who is eligible under
the above sections has also to obtain audit report. While giving information with regard
to the deduction allowable under these sections the tax auditor should refer to
separate audit reports/ certificates obtained by the assessee. These audit reports/
certificates may have been given by the tax auditor or by any other auditor.
Some sections such as section 80-G, 80-GGB/80-GGC, 80-JJAA etc. relate to the
expenditure incurred by an assessee. Other sections such as section 80-P, 80-JJA
etc. which relate to income of the assessee. In respect of all these sections the tax
auditor should ascertain whether there is any expenditure or income covered by the
above sections recorded in the books of accounts audited by him.
Information with regard to such expenditure/income in respect of deduction allowable

underChapter VIA should be given on the basis of the examination of the books of
account and other records under clause.
In the case of a sole proprietor being an individual or HUF it may so happen that the
tax auditor is auditing the accounts of the business/profession and the sole proprietor
is having other activities and other sources of income in respect of which tax audit is
not mandatory. In such cases the particulars of deductions admissible under Chapter
VIA will have to be given with reference to the items appearing in the books of
accounts of the business/profession which is subject to audit under section 44AB.
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34 (a)
Whether the assessee is required to deduct

or collect tax as per the provisions of
Chapter XVII-B or Chapter XVII-BB, if yes
please furnish:
While answering the applicability of Chapter XVII-B and/or XVII-BB, a number of

debatable issues may arise before the assessee as well as the tax auditor. Where it is
not possible to say yes/no, the answer to the question may have to be qualified
depending upon the facts and circumstances of each case. Having verified the
applicability of the provisions of Chapter XVII-B and Chapter XVII-BB, the tax auditor
should answer the question as Yes and thereafter provide further details. Where the
tax auditor is of the opinion that provisions of Chapter XVII-B and Chapter XVII-BB are
not applicable he should answer the question as No.
Once the tax auditor gives his affirmation with regard to applicability of the provisions
of Chapter XVII-B and/ or Chapter XVII-BB, he is required to furnish further details in
Clause 34(a). The auditor should obtain a copy of the TDS/TCS returns filed by the
assessee which shall form the basis of reporting under this clause, to the extent
possible. Further, in view of the voluminous nature of the transactions, the tax auditor
can apply test checks and compliance tests on the transactions reported in the TDS
return by the assessee for verifying the information required to be provided under this
clause.
Column (1) of Clause 34(a) requires reporting of each TAN number with regard to
which tax has been deducted or collected at source.
In column (2), the tax auditor is required to furnish the details of the applicable section
in respect to which tax has been deducted or collected at source.
In column (3), the tax auditor is required to furnish the details regarding the nature of
payment.
In column (4), the auditor is required to furnish the details of the total amount of
payment or receipt of the nature specified in column (3). The details in the said column
may be drawn from the TDS/TCS statements furnished by the assessee to the
Department along with the books of accounts and other relevant documents which
include aggregate of payments on which tax is liable to be deducted as well as not
liable to be deducted. Auditor may maintain working paper giving reconciliation of
amount as per books of accounts and amount on which is TDS/TCS is required to be
deducted/collected.
Column (5) casts an onerous responsibility on the auditor, wherein he is required to

furnish the details of total amount on which the tax was required to be deducted or
collected out of the amount mentioned in column (4) having regard to the nature of
payments/ receipts under the relevant sections of Chapter XVII-B / XVII-BB. Since the
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reporting under column (4) is required to be made with regard to the nature of
payments made or amount received, there may be a difference in the amounts
reported under column (4) and column (5). The reasons for difference may be
applicability of certificates issued under section 195/197 or threshold limits provided in
specific sections or difference of opinion with regard to applicability of a particular
section and the like.
In column (6) the tax auditor is required to furnish the total amount out of the amount
deductible or collectible as mentioned in column (5) at which the tax was deducted or
collected at the specified rate. The auditor has to consider the rates of deduction as
per the law relevant to the previous year. Further, as per the provisions of sections
195/ 197 certificate can be issued for no deduction or lower deduction of tax at source.
The tax auditor should refer to the relevant provisions, rules, circulars, notifications
and such certificates obtained from the auditee to verify the cases where tax has been
short deducted at source. In case the payer deducts/recipient collects tax at source at
a rate lower than the specified rate on the basis of certificate issued under section 195
or 197, the lower rate or nil rate, as the case may be will be considered as the
specified rate for the purpose of reporting under this clause. In the case of payment to
non-residents the applicable rate of tax deduction at source is to be read along with
the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement.
The auditor may have a difference of opinion with regard to the applicability of the
provisions of TDS/TCS on a particular payment. In such a case, the tax auditor has to
bring the difference of opinion appropriately as an observation in the clause (3) of
Form No. 3CA or clause (5) of Form No.3CB as the case may be.
Column (7) requires furnishing of total amount of tax deducted/collected out of the
amount furnished in column (6).
column (8) requires the tax auditor to furnish the total amount out of the amount
deductible or collectible as mentioned in column (5) at which the tax was deducted or
collected at the rate less than the specified rate. The lesser deduction is required to be
reported in this clause. This will include deduction at a lower rate than what is
prescribed, application of wrong section for deduction of tax at source, etc. For
example section 194C requires deduction @2% in case payment is made to a person
other than individual or HUF, but the deductor deducts only 1%, the same has to be
reported under this clause. In case there is difference of opinion with regard to rate of
deduction or applicability of a particular section, the auditor may appropriately report
the difference of opinion in the clause (3) of Form No. 3CA or clause (5) of Form
No.3CB as the case may be giving both the views.
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(b)
whether the assessee has furnished the

statement of tax deducted or tax collected
within the prescribed time. If not, please
furnish the details:
Column (9) requires furnishing of total amount of tax deducted/collected out of the
amount furnished in column (8).
Column (10) requires the auditor to furnish the details of the amount of tax deducted or
collected but not deposited to the credit of the Central Government. As such the tax
auditor should verify the cases where the tax has been deducted at source but not
paid to the credit of the Central Government till the date of the audit. It may be seen
that tax deducted but deposited late will not be required to be reported in this clause.
The details in the column (6), (7), (8), (9) and (10) may be drawn from the TDS/TCS
returns furnished by the assessee to the Department and be verified from the books of
accounts and other relevant documents.
Further, in view of the voluminous nature of the transactions, the tax auditor can apply
test checks and compliance tests for verifying the information required to be provided
under this clause.
It is essential to note that it is the primary responsibility of the assessee to prepare the
information in such a manner that the tax auditor can verify the compliance as required
in the new clause. The extent of check undertaken would have to be indicated by the
tax auditor inhis working papers and audit notes.
Under clause 34(b),the tax auditor has to ascertain and report whether the assessee
has furnished the statement of TDS/TCS within the prescribed time. If all the TDS/TCS
statement(s) relating to the previous year have been filed within the prescribed time,
the auditor has to mention yes. In case the assessee has not filed any of the
quarterly TDS/TCS statement(s) within the prescribed time, the auditor has to mention
No in this clause.
In Clause 34(b) only with regard to the statement not filed within the prescribed time to
be mentioned. Clause 34(b) requires to report the transactions with regard to each
TAN for which tax has been deducted but the return has either not been filed or has
been filed after the expiry of the prescribed time. With regard to each TAN, the auditor
is required to mention the Type of form that was applicable like Form 24, 24G, 24Q,
26, 26A, 26B, 26Q etc, due date of furnishing such statement and the actual date of
furnishing, if the statement(s) has been furnished.
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The auditor to state whether the statement of TDS/TCS, which has been furnished
beyond prescribed time contains information about all the transactions which are
required to be reported. It is extremely difficult to verify each and every transaction in
this regard. Therefore, while verifying such transactions, auditor can apply the
concepts of materiality and audit sampling. The reporting requirement in clause (b)
arises only where the assessee has either not furnished or furnished the statement of
TDS/TCS after the expiry of prescribed time.
The information given in clause 34 should tally with the disallowances reported u/s
40(a) in clause 21(b) to the extent applicable.
Under this clause, the auditor required to furnish details of interest under section
201(1A) or section 206C(7) of the Act. Section 201(1A) provides for payment of
interest at a specified rate in case the tax has not been deducted wholly or partly or
after deducting has not been paid to the credit of Central Government as required by
the Act. Similarly, section 206C(7) provides for payment of interest at a specified rate
in case the tax is not collected wholly or partly or if collected not paid to the credit of
the Central Government as required by the Act. The reporting as to whether the
assessee is liable to pay such interest, should be in consonance with the reporting
under clause 34(a) where the details of non-deduction are required to be reported by
him.
whether the assessee is liable to pay

interest under section 201(1A) or
section 206C(7). If yes, please furnish:
(c)
In the case of a trading concern, give

quantitative details of principal items of
goods traded :
35 (a)
(i)
Opening Stock;
(ii)
Purchases during the previous year;
(iii)
Sales during the previous year;
(iv)
Closing Stock;
Where the assessee is liable to pay interest u/s 201(1A) or 206C(7), the auditor should
verify such amount from the books of account as on 31 st March of the relevant
previous year and also from PART G of the statement generated by the Department in
Form No.26AS. In case the the assessee had disputed the levy or calculation of
interest under TRACES, in Form No.26AS, the auditor may re-calculate the amount of
interest under section 201(1A) or section 206C(7) up to the date of audit report for
reporting under this clause and also mention the fact in his observations paragraph
provided in Form No.3CA or Form No.3CB, as the case may be.
The tax auditor should obtain certificates from the assessee in respect of the principal
items of goods traded, the balance of the opening stock, purchases, sales and closing
stock and the extent of shortage/ excess/damage and the reasons thereof. The
information is required to be given to the extent available with the auditee.
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(v)
Shortage/excess, if any.
(b)
In the case of a manufacturing concern,

give quantitative details of the principal
items of raw materials, finished products
and by-products :
A.
Raw Materials:
In a large concern it may be difficult for tax auditor to verify each and every item of
purchase, consumption and production. In such cases, he may verify the figures on a
sampling method and satisfy himself as to the correctness of the figures furnished.
This clause requires that quantitative details of principal items of raw materials and
finished goods should be given. Therefore, information about petty items need not be
given. Normally, items which constitute more than 10% of the aggregate value of
purchases, consumption or turnover may be classified as principal items.
(i)
Opening stock;
(ii)
(iii)
Consumption during the previous year
(iv)
(v)
Closing stock;
(vi)
*Yield of finished products;
(vii)
* Percentage of yield;
The information about percentage of yield
(viii)
*Shortage/excess, if any.
The information about shortages/ excess
B.
Finished products/By-products :
(i)
Opening stock;
(ii)
(iii)
Quantity manufactured during the previous

year;
(iv)
(v)
Closing stock;
(vi)
Shortage/excess, if any.
The information about yield
By-products represent products whose manufacture results incidentally from the

manufacture of the main product or where the waste arising in the manufacture of main
product is further processed to create a by-product. In case the By-products are
continuously generated, similar records of quantitative details should be maintained and
given in respect of by-product also.
(*Information may be given to the extent

available.)
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In the case of a domestic company, details

of tax on distributed profits under section
115-O in the following form: -
36.
(a)
Total amount of distributed profits;
(b)
amount of reduction as referred to in

section 115-O(1A)(i);
(c)
amount of reduction as referred to in

section 115-O(1A)(ii);
(d)
Total tax paid thereon;
Vide this clause the tax auditor has to report on profit distributed during the year and
therefore, the amount of tax worked out on such distributed profit at the prescribed
rate plus surcharge and education cess to be reported against this clause.
The expression dividends shall have the same meaning as is given to dividend in
clause (22) of section 2 but shall not include sub-clause (e) thereof. However, the tax
auditor need not go into the question of how the total amount of distributed profits has
been arrived at.
The date of payment of tax can be ascertained by the tax auditor from the duly
received challan and books of account etc.
In this clause, the total amount of profits distributed in the previous year, tax paid
thereon and the date of payment of tax is required to be given. Information about the
date of declaration/distribution of dividend or payment of dividend is not required to be
given.
The tax auditor should ascertain from the management whether cost audit was carried
out and if yes, enclose the copy of the report of such audit. Even though the tax
auditor is not required to make any detailed study of such report, he has to take note
of any material observation made in such cost audit report which may have relevance
to the tax audit conducted by him.
(e)
Dates of payment with amounts.
37.
38.
Whether any cost audit was carried out, if

yes, give the details, if any, of
disqualification or disagreement on any
matter/ item/ value/ quantity as may be
reported/ identified by the cost auditor
Whether any audit was conducted under

the Central Excise Act, 1944, if yes, give the
details, if any, of disqualification or
disagreement on any matter/ item/ value/
quantity as may be reported/ identified by
the auditor.
In cases where cost audit which might have been ordered is not completed by the time
the tax auditor issues his report, he has to state No in this report since cost audit is
not completed and the cost audit report is not available with the assessee.
The information is required to be given in respect of that cost audit report which is
received upto the date of tax audit report.
The tax auditor should ascertain from the management whether any audit was
conducted under the Central Excise Act, 1944 and if such audit was carried out, obtain
the report, if available and enclose the copy of the report of such audit.
Even though the tax auditor is not required to make any detailed study of such report,
he has to take note of any material observation made in such excise audit report which
may have relevance to the tax audit conducted by him. The tax auditor need not
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express any opinion in a case where such audit has been ordered but the same has
not been carried out.
39.
Whether any audit was conducted under

section 72A of the Finance Act, 1994 in
relation to valuation of taxable services.
Finance Act,1994 in relation to valuation of
taxable services, if yes, give the details, if
any, of disqualification or disagreement on
any matter/ item/ value/ quantity as may be
reported/ identified by the auditor.
In cases where excise audit which might have been ordered is not completed by the
time the tax auditor gives his report, he has to report appropriately in this report stating
that since excise audit is not completed and the excise audit report is not available
with the assessee.
The information is required to be given in respect of that excise audit report which is
received upto the date of tax audit report.
The tax auditor should ascertain from the management whether any audit was
conducted under section 72A of the Finance Act, 1994 and if such audit was carried
out, obtain a copy of the report. Even though the tax auditor is not required to make
any detailed study of such report, he has to take note of the details of disqualification
or disagreement on any matter/item/value/quantity as may be reported/identified by
the auditor.. The tax auditor need not express any opinion in a case where such audit
has been ordered but the same has not been carried out.
In cases where service tax audit, which might have been ordered is not completed by
the time the tax auditor gives his report, he has to report appropriately in this report
stating that since service tax audit is not completed and the service tax audit report is
not available with the assessee.
The information is required to be given in respect of that service tax audit report which
is received upto the date of tax audit report.
These ratios have to be calculated only for assessees who are engaged in
manufacturing or trading activities. This clause is not applicable to assessees carrying
on profession. Moreover, the ratios have to be given for the business as a whole and
need not be given product wise. Further, the ratio mentioned in (5) need not be given
for trading concern or service provider.
40.
Details regarding turnover, gross profit,

etc., for the previous year and preceding
previous year:
While calculating these ratios, the tax auditor should assign a meaning to the terms
used in the above ratios having due regard to the generally accepted accounting
principles. All the ratios mentioned in this clause are to be calculated in terms of value
only.
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Total Turnover of Assessee
Gross profit/Turnover;
Net profit/Turnover;
Stock-in-trade/Turnover;
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Material consumed/Finished goods

produced.
Please furnish the details of demand

raised or refund issued during the
previuos year under any tax laws
other than Income-tax Act, 1961 and
Wealth tax Act, 1957 alongwith
details of relevant proceedings.
The aggregate amount for which sales are effected or services rendered by an
enterprise. The terms gross turnover and net turnover are sometimes used to
distinguish the sales aggregate before and after deduction of returns and trade
discounts.
The excess of the proceeds of goods sold and services rendered during a period over
their cost, before taking into account administration, selling, distribution and financing
expenses. When the result of this computation is negative it is referred to as gross
loss.
The excess of revenue over expenses during a particular accounting period. When the
result of this computation is negative, it is referred to as net loss. The net profit may be
shown before or after tax.
For the purpose of calculating the ratio mentioned in (4), only closing stock is to be
considered. The term `stock-in-trade' used therein does not include stores and spare
parts orloose tools. The term stock-in trade would include only finished goods and
would not include the stock of raw material and work-in-progress since the objective
here is to compute the stock turnover ratio.
The details required to be furnished for principal items of goods traded of
manufactured or services rendered. The relevant previous year figures are to be
taken from last previous year audit report. In case the preceding previous year is not
subject to audit, nothing should be mentioned in the relevant column.
The auditee may be assessed under various tax laws other than Income-tax Act, 1961
and Wealth-tax Act, 1956 resulting into a demand order or a refund order. The tax
auditor should obtain a copy of all the demand/ refund orders issued by the
governmental authorities during the previous year under any tax laws other than
Income Tax Act and Wealth Tax Act. Normally, the Indirect tax laws such as Central
Excise Duty, Service Tax, Customs Duty, Value Added Tax, CST, Professional Tax
etc would be covered as other tax laws. Hence, the cess or duty like Marketing Cess,
Cess on Royalty, Octroi Duty, Entry Tax etc. would not be covered as other tax laws.
It may be noted that even though the demand/refund order is issued during the
previous year, it may pertain to a period other than the relevant previous year. In such
cases also, reporting has to be done under this clause. . The tax auditor should verify
the books of account and the orders passed by the respective Department for
ascertaining whether any such demand has been raised or refund order has been
issued under any other tax law and accordingly report the same. If there is any
adjustment of refund against any demand, the auditor shall also report the same under
this clause.
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FORM NO.

ICAI Gudiance Note Suggestions

Permanent Account Number

Whether the assessee is liable to pay

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PAN is mandatory for efiling

In case of multiple registrations A copy of all registration certificates to be obtained

SA 580 Written Representations should be kept in mind.

Indicate the relevant clause of section 44AB

If firm or Association of Persons, indicate

If there is any change in the partners /

Nature of business or profession. [If more

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Details of partners/members during the entire previous year have to be furnished.

Particulars should be verified from the instrument/agreement or any document.

Should obtain certified copies of deeds, documents, notice of changes etc.

Mention sub-sector pertaining to the sector selected.

Information to be furnished in respect of each business. The code to be mentioned

If there is any change in the nature of

Whether books of account are prescribed

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In case of business reorganization, If similar activity carried, no reference required. If

As per Rule 6F books of account to be kept and maintained by person carrying on

Legal, Medical, Engineer, Architect, Accountancy, Technical consultancy, Interior

List of books of account maintained and the

Regarding the mentioning of the books of accounts generated by the computer

The address at which books so maintained are kept is required to be mentioned.

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List of books of account and nature of

Normal books to be maintained will be cashbook/bank book, sales/purchase register

S. 2(12A) of I.T.Act books or books of account includes ledgers, day-books, cash

Whether the profit and loss account

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Method of accounting employed in the

Whether there has been any change in the

If answer to (b) above is in the affirmative,

Details of deviation, if any, in the method of

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Method of valuation of closing stock

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Details of deviation, if any, from the method

Description of the capital asset is required to be mentioned for example shares,

Give the following particulars of the capital

Description of Capital assets

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Amount at which the asset converted into

Amounts not credited to the profit and loss

The items falling within the scope section

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The proforma credits, drawbacks, refunds

Escalation claims accepted during the

Any other item of income;

Loans and Borrowings are not required to be stated.

Capital receipt, if any.

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Where any land or building or both is

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Auditor would have to apply professional judgment as to what constitutes land or

Particulars of depreciation allowable as per