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Updated October 2025
ITR-4 vs ITR-3 Decision
Use ITR-4 Sugam for simplified filing under 44ADA
Potential Savings
Time + CA fees saved
Time Required
1 hour
Complexity
easy
Legal Status
fully legal
Applicable to:
Freelancer under 44ADA
What is This Hack?
Use ITR-4 (Sugam) if gross receipts ≤ ₹75 lakh under 44ADA for simplified filing versus ITR-3 requiring detailed books and schedules
Key Benefits
- Potential savings: Time + CA fees saved
- Implementation time: 1 hour
- Legal status: fully legal
- Risk level: low
Related Topics
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