| Question And Answer | |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Presumptive income |
| Category: | Income-Tax |
| Querist: | Naveen Kumar Jain |
| Answered by: | Law Intern |
| Tags: | Section 44AA(1), Section 44AD |
| Date: | July 26, 2026 |
Can professionals not falling with in specified professional category stated under sec 44AA compute their income under 44AD? Or are they not entitled for presumptive income scheme?
Freelance business journalist providing editorial service on weekly or monthly basis on business news of interest to client is entitled to compute her income under 44AD
Yes, a freelance business journalist providing editorial services on a weekly/monthly basis is entitled to compute income under Section 44AD, as journalism is not one of the specified professions under Section 44AA.
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