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Business Receipt in AIS under sec 194R
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....usiness Receipt in AIS under sec 194R<br> Query (Issue) Started By: - Aroon Dated:- 13-9-2025 Last Reply Date:- 15-12-2025 Income Tax<br>Got 1 Reply<br>Income Tax<br>When i checked my AIS, i saw an amount as "business receipt"(TDS deducted under 194R) with my supplier details, the amount is discount given by the supplier by credit note, while filing ITR on presumptive scheme, do i need to add this....
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.... amount with the "GST turnover" (amount shown in AIS) and show it under "Gross Turnover or Gross Receipts" or just show GST turnover ? Reply By Ryan Vaz: The Reply: Issue Summary Whether a supplier discount shown in AIS as "Business Receipt (TDS u/s 194R)" needs to be added to Gross Turnover/Gross Receipts while filing ITR under the presumptive scheme (44AD/44ADA). Applicable Law / Circu....
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....lar * Section 44AD / 44ADA, Income-tax Act - Presumptive income is based on gross turnover or gross receipts. * Section 194R, Income-tax Act - TDS on benefit/perquisite arising from business or profession. * CBDT Circular No. 12/2022 (16-06-2022) - Pure trade discounts / rebates are price adjustments and not intended benefits. * Section 15, CGST Act, 2017 - Trade discounts via credit notes....
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.... reduce value of supply and hence GST turnover. Short Practical Answer No. If the amount shown in AIS under 194R is only a trade discount given by supplier through a credit note, it should not be added to Gross Turnover / Gross Receipts under presumptive taxation. You should report only your actual GST turnover / sales, net of discounts. Explanation (Brief) * Trade discount from supplier: ....
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....* Reduces purchase cost * Is not income * Is not a business receipt from customers * Gross turnover/receipts for 44AD/44ADA means sales/services value, not purchase-side discounts. * AIS reflects third-party reporting; it does not decide taxability. * GST turnover is net of discounts, and presumptive turnover generally follows commercial/GST turnover. How to Report in ITR * Gross Turn....
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....over / Gross Receipts * Declare actual GST turnover (net sales) * Do not add the 194R discount amount * TDS Credit * Claim TDS u/s 194R in Schedule TDS (credit is allowed even if amount isn't income) * AIS Reconciliation * Give feedback: "Trade discount via credit note - not income" * Keep credit note, invoices, and ledger as support Caveat If the amount represents free goods, ince....
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....ntives, or non-monetary benefits (not a price discount), it may be taxable and needs review. Action Plan * Report net GST turnover only * Exclude supplier discount from gross receipts * Claim TDS credit * Submit AIS feedback * Preserve supporting documents<br> Discussion Forum - Knowledge Sharing ....