Which ITR for a Small Business Owner in AY 2026-27?
A small business owner generally files ITR-3 unless the business qualifies for ITR-4 under the presumptive-taxation provisions and all other ITR-4 conditions are satisfied.
Quick Answer
In practical terms, A small business owner generally files ITR-3 unless the business qualifies for ITR-4 under the presumptive-taxation provisions and all other ITR-4 conditions are satisfied.
Check presumptive-tax eligibility first
Section 44AD can apply to eligible resident individuals, resident HUFs and resident partnership firms other than LLPs engaged in eligible business, subject to statutory conditions and turnover limits. ITR-4 can then be considered if the remaining conditions are satisfied.
Do not choose ITR-4 only because turnover is small
Other exclusions can make ITR-4 unavailable. For example, ITR-4 cannot be used by an individual who is a company director or has held unlisted equity shares, and it has specific restrictions relating to residential status and income.
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