Sanjeev Dua & Associates — Chartered Accountants
Direct Taxation

Income Tax Returns

Comprehensive direct tax return preparation, income computation, statutory deduction evaluation, and compliance filings for corporate, non-corporate, and institutional entities.

Scope of Practice

What We Cover

Approved statutory and professional services under this practice area.

Corporate/non-corporate
Institutions/trusts
Practice Overview

Service Overview

Filing annual income tax returns represents the final synthesis of an entity’s financial year. Direct tax legislation requires careful classification of income heads, disallowance of non-admissible expenses, appropriate computation of capital gains, and alignment with prevailing taxation regimes.

Sanjeev Dua & Associates provides professional direct tax services for corporate entities, partnership firms, LLPs, trusts, societies, and individual professionals, ensuring accurate income computation, optimal utilization of statutory deductions, and timely electronic submission.

Applicability

Who May Require This Service

General commercial circumstances and entity types subject to this framework.

Domestic and foreign corporate entities operating commercial ventures in India.
Partnership firms, LLPs, and proprietary concerns engaged in commercial or manufacturing activities.
Charitable trusts, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations operating under statutory exemptions.
Individuals and professionals with diversified revenue sources, capital gains, or cross-border considerations.
Engagement Workflow

Typical Process & Engagement Approach

How our professional team coordinates and executes assignments.

1. Financial Statement Analysis

Reviewing final financial accounts, audit reports, and general ledgers for tax adjustments.

2. Tax Computation & Credit Matching

Computing total income, reconciling tax credits against electronic tax credit statements, and evaluating regime options.

3. Return Preparation & Client Review

Drafting the relevant income tax return, verifying disclosures, and reviewing the computation with the client.

4. Electronic Filing & Verification

Transmitting the return on the official tax portal, verifying submission, and archiving acknowledgment records.

Documentation

Information & Documents Typically Required

Standard records and background materials necessary for assessment and filing.

Final audited or provisional financial statements (Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss)
Tax deduction and collection certificates (TDS/TCS statements)
Advance tax and self-assessment tax payment challans
Documentation of asset purchases and disposals for capital gains computation
Statutory registration orders and audit statements for trusts and institutions
Bank statements covering the relevant financial period
Methodology

Professional Approach & Standards

We combine thorough statutory knowledge with meticulous computational accuracy. Every tax return is evaluated for consistency between filed accounting statements, electronic credit registers, and applicable direct tax provisions to minimize assessment inquiries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

Key answers regarding service scope, regulatory relevance, and procedural steps.

How do income tax filing obligations differ across entity types?

Corporate entities are subject to mandatory return filing regardless of whether they operated at a profit or loss, along with specific corporate disclosures. Non-corporate businesses, trusts, and individuals file based on statutory income thresholds, audit applicability, and specific financial transactions.

What documentation is required for charitable trusts filing tax returns?

Trusts must maintain valid statutory registration orders, maintain proper fund accounting, complete audit reports on prescribed forms where applicable, and evidence that institutional income has been applied towards charitable objectives in accordance with prevailing rules.

How are capital gains on asset transfers evaluated for tax reporting?

Asset transfers are examined based on the period of holding to determine short-term or long-term classification, factoring in eligible cost adjustments, statutory exemptions, and applicable tax rates determined by the asset class.

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