Process to Enable the 80IAC Deduction Head for Company Status When Option Disable in the Deduction Tab

Eligibility Criteria for 80IAC Deduction
- Incorporation Date: The startup must be incorporated or registered between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2025.
- Age Limit: The deduction can be claimed within the first 10 years from the date of incorporation.
- Entity Type: The startup should be incorporated as a Private Limited Company, a Partnership Firm or a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).
- Turnover Limit: The turnover should be less than INR 100 Crores in any of the previous financial years.
- Recognition: The entity must be recognized as a startup by the DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade).
The option for claiming
deduction under Section 80-IAC is currently disabled in the deductions section.

Steps to Enable the 80IAC Deduction Head for Company Status
Step 1: Navigate to the Company Information Section
- Go to the Transactions menu and click on the Company Information head.
Step 2: DPIIT Recognition
- In the Company Information section, check if you are recognized as a startup by the DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade).
- Perform the following actions: Tick the checkbox for "Whether you are recognized as a startup by DPIIT".
- Enter the Startup Recognition Number allotted by DPIIT in the designated field.
Step 3: Enable the 80IAC Deduction Tab
- Navigate to the Deduction Head section and click on the Part C option.
- The 80IAC Deduction Tab will now be enabled.
You can now proceed to input the necessary details in the enabled section and claim the 80-IAC deduction in the designated fields.