Income Tax · ITR-3

ITR-3 Return Filing — business and professional income, done properly.

ITR-3 preparation and filing for proprietors, freelancers, consultants, and professionals — business income, P&L, balance sheet, tax audit, and capital gains handled end-to-end by Chartered Accountants in Mumbai.

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ITR-3 is the income tax return form for individuals and Hindu Undivided Families who earn income from a proprietary business or profession. Doctors, freelance consultants, architects, lawyers, traders, and business proprietors all must file ITR-3 when not using the presumptive taxation route. It is the most comprehensive individual return form, requiring a full Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet, and supporting schedules.

The complexity of ITR-3 lies in its breadth. The form demands quantitative details of trading activity, breakdowns of expenses claimed, and reconciliation of books with what the department sees in the AIS. When turnover crosses Rs 1 crore or professional receipts exceed Rs 50 lakh, a tax audit under Section 44AB is mandatory — and the audit report in Form 3CD must be filed before the return.

NDS Advisors handles ITR-3 preparation and filing for proprietors, consultants, medical professionals, lawyers, and freelancers across Mumbai. We prepare financial statements, conduct the tax audit where required, compute business income accurately, and ensure every deduction — including depreciation, professional development, and office expenses — is correctly claimed.

Our ITR-3 Return Filing Services

Business P&L & Balance Sheet

Preparation of Trading Account, Profit and Loss Account, and Balance Sheet in ITR-3 format — reconciled with your books of accounts.

Tax Audit — Form 3CA/3CB & 3CD

Mandatory tax audit under Section 44AB for eligible taxpayers, with Form 3CD covering all reporting clauses filed before the ITR.

Expense & Depreciation Claim

Accurate computation of business expenses — office rent, salaries, professional fees, travel, and depreciation on assets — under the Income Tax Act.

Business Capital Gains

Reporting of capital gains on business assets, goodwill, and investments alongside regular business income in the correct ITR-3 schedules.

Section 44AA — Books of Accounts

Guidance on books maintenance obligations under Section 44AA for businesses and professionals above prescribed thresholds.

Advance Tax & TDS Management

Review of advance tax payments, TDS deducted on professional receipts, and computation of any balance tax payable with interest.

Speculative & Derivative Income

Separate reporting of intraday trading income (speculative) and F&O trading income (non-speculative business income) in Schedule BP.

E-filing & Verification

Complete filing with all schedules on the Income Tax portal followed by e-verification and acknowledgement.

Our Process

1

Books & Documents Review

Collect books of accounts, bank statements, invoices, asset register, and prior year return for continuity of opening balances.

2

P&L & Balance Sheet Preparation

Prepare financial statements from your records; verify income, expenses, and depreciation in accordance with Income Tax Act provisions.

3

Tax Audit (if applicable)

Conduct Section 44AB audit and prepare Form 3CD with all clause-wise disclosures; upload audit report before filing the ITR.

4

Schedule Preparation & Computation

Prepare Schedule BP (business income), CG (capital gains), and all other schedules; compute total income and tax.

5

Filing & E-verification

Submit ITR-3 on the portal after client confirmation; complete e-verification and provide acknowledgement with copies of all schedules.

Why It Matters

Business income reported accurately with supporting P&L
All allowable expenses and depreciation correctly claimed
Tax audit completed and Form 3CD filed on time where required
Speculative and F&O income correctly classified
Advance tax and TDS credits fully reconciled
Capital gains alongside business income — all schedules covered
Books maintained in compliance with Section 44AA
Old vs new tax regime optimised for proprietors

Frequently Asked Questions

ITR-3 is mandatory for individuals and HUFs with income from a proprietary business or profession who are not opting for presumptive taxation under Sections 44AD or 44ADA. It is also required when a taxpayer has business income alongside capital gains.
Tax audit under Section 44AB is mandatory if business turnover exceeds Rs 1 crore (or Rs 10 crore for digital transactions) or professional receipts exceed Rs 50 lakh. Form 3CA/3CB and Form 3CD must be filed before the ITR.
ITR-3 requires a Trading Account, Profit and Loss Account, and Balance Sheet as on 31st March. The form includes quantitative details of goods traded and a full breakdown of expenses claimed.
Yes. ITR-3 is the correct form for individuals with both business or professional income and capital gains. All capital gain schedules including Schedule CG and Schedule 112A are included alongside business income schedules.
When a tax audit is applicable, the ITR-3 due date is 31st October of the assessment year. The audit report must be filed on the portal before the ITR. For non-audit cases, the deadline is 31st July.

Business income filed with precision.

From P&L preparation to tax audit to final e-filing, our Chartered Accountants handle your ITR-3 end-to-end.