# Form 3CA, 3CB and Form 3CD Framework
Tax audit reporting requires comprehensive verification of accounting methods, valuation of inventories, depreciation schedules, and related party transactions.
## High-Risk Clauses in Form 3CD:
- **Clause 21(a)**: Amounts debited to P&L being capital, personal, or advertisement in nature.
- **Clause 21(b)**: Disallowance under Section 40(a)(ia) for non-deduction or non-payment of TDS (30% disallowance).
- **Clause 22**: Interest inadmissible under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006.
- **Clause 26**: Sums referred to in Section 43B including Section 43B(h) MSME payments.
- **Clause 34**: Complete reconciliation of TDS compliance and interest liability.
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Statutory Form & GuideIncome Tax & AuditRef: Income Tax Rules, 1962 — Rule 6G
Tax Audit Report Form 3CA / 3CB & Form 3CD Particulars
Standardized 44-clause statement of particulars required to be certified by a Chartered Accountant under Section 44AB.
Related Statutory References & Guides
Statutory Particulars
Document Type:Statutory Form & Guide
Practice Domain:Income Tax & Audit
Official Reference:Income Tax Rules, 1962 — Rule 6G
Last Amended / Verified:June 2026
Format / Standard:ICAI Audit Format Schema
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