ITR Filing for Sole Proprietorship Firm

Documents Required for Sole Proprietorship ITR Filing

As a sole proprietor, the following documents are required for ITR filing for Proprietorship Firm:

  • PAN card
  • Aadhar card
  • Bank account details
  • Form 16, 16A and 26AS
  • Advance tax payment challan

Old Income Tax Regime Slabs for Proprietorship Business, Professionals Below 60 Years

As a sole proprietor, the following documents are required for ITR filing for Proprietorship Firm:

Total Income Tax RangeIncome Tax Rate (excluding surcharge and cess)
0 – ₹2, 50,000Nil
₹2, 50,001 – ₹5, 00,0005%
₹5, 00,001- ₹7, 50,0020%
₹7, 50,001- ₹10, 00,00030%

New Income Tax Regime Slabs for Sole Proprietorships and Professionals

Total Income Tax RangeIncome Tax Rate (excluding surcharge and cess)
0 – ₹2, 50,000Nil
₹2, 50,001 – ₹5, 00,0005%
₹5, 00,001- ₹7, 50,0010%
₹7, 50,001- ₹10, 00,00015%
₹10, 00,001 – ₹12, 50,00020%
₹12, 50,001 – ₹15, 00,00025%
₹15, 00,001 and above30%

Due Dates of filing ITR for sole proprietorship

Audit RequirementDue Date
No Audit Required31 July
Audit Required30 September
International Transactions or Specific Entities30 November

FAQs on ITR Filing for Proprietorship Firm

How do I file a tax return for a proprietorship firm?

Get in touch with Vakilsearch. We will review the necessary financial documents, calculate your income, and file form ITR-3.

When to file ITR 3 for proprietorship return filing?

ITR-3 should be filed by individuals and HUFs who have income from a proprietary business or profession. The deadline for filing ITR-3 for a proprietorship firm is generally July 31 of the assessment year (e.g. 31 July 2023, for the assessment year 2022-23).

What are the annual compliances for a proprietorship firm?

Annual compliances for a proprietorship firm may include filing income tax returns, maintaining books of accounts, obtaining any necessary registrations or licences.

Is it mandatory to file a proprietorship income tax return?

Yes, if the income of the proprietorship firm exceeds the specified threshold limits as per the Income Tax Act, 1961. It is mandatory to file an income tax return.

Is it required to file taxes as a sole proprietor?

Yes, as a sole proprietor, you are required to file income tax returns if your total income exceeds the threshold limits specified by the Income Tax Act of 1961

What is the proprietor's income?

The proprietor’s income refers to the net profit or loss earned by the sole proprietorship firm during a specific financial year. It is calculated by deducting the business expenses from the business income.

Can a proprietor file ITR-2?

No, ITR-2 is not applicable to sole proprietors. It is meant for individuals and HUFs having income from other sources, but not from a proprietary business or profession.

What is the maximum turnover for a sole proprietorship?

There is no specific maximum turnover limit for a sole proprietorship firm. The turnover can vary based on the nature of the business, industry, and other factors.

What are the advantages of sole proprietorship?
Advantages of sole proprietorship include ease of formation, complete control and decision-making authority, simplified tax reporting, flexibility in operations, and direct retention of profits.
Why is sole proprietorship better than partnership?

Sole proprietorship offers advantages like ease of decision-making, fewer legal formalities, and sole ownership of profits, while partnerships involve shared responsibilities, decision-making, and profits, which may require additional agreements and coordination.

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