₹10,000.The estimation of advance tax liability for this year poses its own set of challenges, due to the impact of the covid-19 pandemic, the lockdown and other factors.Those carrying on a business or profession will have the toughest task of estimating their profits for the year.
Most such businesses or professions would have been closed in April and May because of the lockdown, and would face significant uncertainties even after the lockdown is lifted as there would be restrictions on operations, shortage of manpower and it would take a while for demand to pick up.
Besides, they may face other unknown factors. Under such circumstances, estimation is really a hazard, being more of a wild guess than a reasonable estimate.
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