What is Presumptive Tax Calculator (44AD)?
Presumptive Tax Calculator (44AD) helps you work out section 44AD presumptive income from eligible digital and other receipts.
The main result is minimum presumptive business income, with a breakdown of 6% component and 8% component. The formula, example and assumptions below explain how to interpret it.
How to use Presumptive Tax Calculator (44AD)
Use the example to get familiar with the form, then enter your own figures. Any rates in the example are illustrative. Check the field labels and units before calculating.
- Gather eligible receipts qualifying for 6% rate (₹) and other eligible receipts at 8% (₹). Use values from the same situation or reporting period.
- Replace the example eligible receipts qualifying for 6% rate with your own value, then complete the other fields. Check the displayed units.
- Select Calculate and read minimum presumptive business income with its result breakdown. Change one input and calculate again to compare a second scenario. Reset restores the original example.
- Enter eligible receipts qualifying for 6% rate in ₹, at least 0. Decimals are accepted.
- Enter other eligible receipts at 8% in ₹, at least 0. Decimals are accepted.
Presumptive Tax Calculator (44AD): a worked example
With the inputs below, the result is ₹1,30,000 (minimum presumptive business income). Follow the example, then replace these illustrative values with your own.
| Input or output | Example value |
|---|---|
| Eligible receipts qualifying for 6% rate (₹) | ₹15,00,000 |
| Other eligible receipts at 8% (₹) | ₹5,00,000 |
| Minimum presumptive business income | ₹1,30,000 |
| 6% component | ₹90,000 |
| 8% component | ₹40,000 |
Understanding the Presumptive Tax (44AD) result
Read minimum presumptive business income alongside 6% component and 8% component. These describe different parts of the same calculation.
Displayed results use a readable number of decimal places. When checking a result by hand, keep extra precision until the last step. To compare scenarios, change one input at a time and keep the others fixed.
- Example 6% component: ₹90,000
- Example 8% component: ₹40,000
Presumptive Tax Calculator (44AD): assumptions and common mistakes
A useful estimate starts with the right inputs. Check the following assumptions and limits before applying the result to your situation.
- Check section 44AD eligibility, receipt timing, turnover limits and excluded businesses separately. You may declare higher profit.
- Use the rate and eligibility rules that apply to your transaction. An example rate does not establish a tax liability or entitlement.
For wider guidance, visit Income Tax Department. The formula and scope of this specific tool are stated on this page.






