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The claim

Businesses in India with a turnover of up to ₹2 crore are completely exempt from taxes.

Original publisher’s rating

MISLEADING

Reviewed by FACTLY ↗ ·

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Original review summary

The review explains that Section 44AD is an optional presumptive-tax scheme, not a universal tax exemption: qualifying businesses may declare 6% or 8% of turnover as profit. It says only proprietorship businesses may owe no income tax if their presumed profit is within ₹12 lakh; other business types, higher taxable profits, and taxes such as GST may still result in tax obligations.[S1]

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  1. [S1] FACTLY original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026

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