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Tax audit documentation and return filing coordination. Get an eligibility review, clear checklist and filing support from an experienced team.

Get a quoteScope-based feeUsually 7 to 21 working daysPractical estimate*
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Responsible authorityIncome Tax Department
Practical timeUsually 7 to 21 working days
Validity / renewalFinancial-year specific; the report must be filed by the applicable statutory due date.
Eligibility guidance

Who should consider Tax Audit Filing?

Businesses or professionals crossing applicable Section 44AB limits or otherwise covered by tax-audit provisions.

Before you apply

Important prerequisite

Determine audit applicability and finalise/reconcile books, GST, TDS, bank and supporting schedules.

Documents required for Tax Audit Filing

  • Final trial balance and ledgers
  • Financial statements and prior return
  • Bank, cash, inventory and fixed-asset records
  • GST and TDS reconciliations
  • Loan, related-party and expense evidence
  • Form 3CD clause-wise information

Benefits of professional Tax Audit Filing support

  • Reduce avoidable filing errors
  • Organised compliance records
  • Deadline and document guidance
  • Filing acknowledgement support
Step-by-step

Tax Audit Filing procedure

  1. 1Check Section 44AB applicability and appoint CA
  2. 2Close and reconcile books and statutory returns
  3. 3CA conducts audit and prepares Form 3CA/3CB with 3CD
  4. 4Taxpayer accepts and e-verifies the uploaded report
Practical timeline: Usually 7 to 21 working days

Clean reconciled books can be audited faster. Inventory, GST/TDS mismatch, related-party data and missing evidence extend the work.

Source: Income Tax Department

No separate portal fee; chartered accountant audit fee depends on size, complexity and records. Rules, forms and fees can change, so verify the latest position before filing.

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Plan your next step

Resolve accounting questions before reporting

Illustrative situation

A business with unreconciled bank or stock balances should prepare explanations before audit review rather than wait until filing day.

This is an example, not a client testimonial or promised outcome.

Checks that prevent avoidable rework

  • Confirm applicability with the responsible professional.
  • Reconcile books and material balances.
  • Identify pending explanations.

What happens next?

Retain the report, acknowledgement and final accounts and complete related return steps.

Agree the scope before work begins

Ask for a written quote identifying the entity, period or application covered; the documents you must provide; and the records you will receive. Confirm whether corrections, responses to notices and later filings are included or quoted separately.

Separate professional charges from government fees, taxes and third-party costs. Application acceptance, loan sanction, certification and other external decisions remain with the relevant authority or institution.

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Your questions answered

Tax Audit Filing FAQs

Is bookkeeping the same as a tax audit?

No. Bookkeeping maintains records; audit involves the responsible professional’s examination and reporting.

Who should consider this service?

Businesses or professionals crossing applicable Section 44AB limits or otherwise covered by tax-audit provisions.

What should be checked before starting?

Determine audit applicability and finalise/reconcile books, GST, TDS, bank and supporting schedules.

Which records should I prepare?

Final trial balance and ledgers; Financial statements and prior return; Bank, cash, inventory and fixed-asset records; GST and TDS reconciliations; Loan, related-party and expense evidence; Form 3CD clause-wise information. The final checklist depends on your case.

What costs should I discuss in the quote?

No separate portal fee; chartered accountant audit fee depends on size, complexity and records.

What affects the working timeline?

Clean reconciled books can be audited faster. Inventory, GST/TDS mismatch, related-party data and missing evidence extend the work.

What should I do after completion?

Retain the report, acknowledgement and final accounts and complete related return steps.