OverviewTax Audit is a legal requirement for businesses that cross turnover or profit thresholds under the Income Tax Act. It involves verifying books, computing accurate income, and filing Form 3CA/3CD through a Chartered Accountant. Start Bharat conducts seamless Tax Audits — covering ledger reviews, TDS/GST linkage, expense classification, and documentation — to ensure you stay compliant and avoid penalties. Start Bharat simplifies your registration journey with expert handling of documents, filings, and government compliance — so you can launch with confidence.
Who Is This For?Start Bharat’s Tax Audit service is ideal for businesses or professionals required to file audit reports under the Income Tax Act.
Businesses Exceeding ₹1 Cr Turnover or ₹10 Cr With 95% Digital Receipts
All firms that meet audit thresholds under Section 44AB based on sales, receipts, or expenses.
Professionals With Gross Receipts Above ₹50 Lakhs Annually
Doctors, consultants, or freelancers whose gross earnings exceed the prescribed audit limit.
Entities Opting Out of Presumptive Taxation (44AD, 44ADA, 44AE)
Businesses claiming lower profits than presumptive tax rules and opting for actual books-based income.
Companies or LLPs Filing Under Multiple Tax Sections
Complex business structures that need tax reconciliation across turnover, TDS, and GST.
Startups, Traders, and Manufacturers With Rapid Growth
Fast-scaling firms whose income jumps beyond audit limits mid-year or who want structured books.
Solutions OfferedStart Bharat handles your Tax Audit from start to finish with legal accuracy and CA oversight.
- Eligibility Review Based on Business Type and Turnover
- Preparation and Review of Ledger Books and Trial Balance
- Tax Computation With Disallowance and Add-Back Entries
- Form 3CA/3CB and 3CD Preparation With Annexures
- TDS, GST, and Statutory Compliance Cross-Verification
- Filing of Tax Audit Report on Income Tax Portal
- Query Handling or Rectification Filing If Required
- Post-Audit Advisory on Tax Optimization and Future Planning
Benefits A correct Tax Audit builds credibility, prevents penalties, and optimizes your tax position legally.
Mandatory for Legal Compliance With Income Tax Act
Avoid heavy fines, notice risk, or disallowances by meeting Section 44AB obligations on time.
Builds Credibility With Investors, Banks, and Buyers
A CA-certified audit boosts confidence in your financial records for funding and partnerships.
Prevents Penalties of ₹1.5 Lakh or 0.5% of Turnover
We ensure timely, accurate filing to avoid late fees or non-compliance penalties under Section 271B.
Ensures Proper TDS, GST, and Income Tax Reconciliation
Aligns all tax filings and prevents mismatch notices from CPC or departments.
Helps Plan Business Better With Clear Cost Insights
Audits help spot profit leakages, cash burn, or expense duplication that reduce margins.
Makes You Funding and Valuation Ready
Investors and VCs seek 3–5 years of audited tax reports to assess growth and risk.
Step-by-Step ProcessStart Bharat simplifies your Tax Audit process with this accurate, CA-led, 4-step workflow.
Share Books of Accounts and Financial Statements
We collect trial balance, ledger summary, sales, purchase, expense, and bank statements.
Conduct Review, Prepare Working Notes and Schedules
Our CA team verifies entries, applies Section 44 clauses, and prepares Form 3CD with annexures.
Submit Final Tax Audit Report (3CA/3CB + 3CD)
We upload and file your Tax Audit report on the income tax portal using your login credentials.
Share Copy and Support You With Filing ITR
Final reports and suggestions are shared with your tax team to ensure clean ITR alignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve amassed a large number of frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Any business crossing ₹1 Cr turnover or professionals earning above ₹50L need Tax Audit. Higher limits apply with full digital transactions.
You may face a penalty of ₹1.5L or 0.5% of turnover, whichever is lower. Non-filing also increases scrutiny risk.
Form 3CA or 3CB (based on prior audit) along with Form 3CD (details of 44+ clauses) must be filed online by a CA.
Trial balance, ledgers, sale/purchase register, GST returns, TDS challans, depreciation sheets, and previous ITRs.
Yes. Statutory Audit is under Companies Act. Tax Audit is mandated by the Income Tax Act, and is independent of company type.
No. You can continue with your existing CA or use Start Bharat’s expert team to perform and file the audit.