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Situation | Applicable ITR |
Regular reporting (with books) | ITR-3 |
Opting for presumptive taxation (Sec 44AD) | ITR-4 |
Step 1: Calculate Turnover
Step 2: Claim Business Expenses (If not using presumptive)
Step 3: Set Off and Carry Forward Losses
Type of Loss | Set Off Against | Carry Forward Period |
F&O Losses (Non-Speculative) | Any income except salary | 8 years |
Intraday Losses (Speculative) | Only against speculative income | 4 years |
Under Section 44AB:
Criteria | Audit Requirement |
Turnover > INR 10 crore | Audit mandatory |
Turnover between INR 1 crore – INR 10 crore and cash transactions >5% | Audit mandatory |
Turnover ≤ INR 2 crore, profit <6%, opted out of 44AD in last 5 yrs, total income > exemption limit | Audit mandatory |
Declaring ≥6% profit digitally under Sec 44AD | No audit required |
Yes, F&O traders must pay advance tax if their total tax liability exceeds INR 10,000 in a financial year, in four installments (15 June, 15 Sept, 15 Dec, 15 Mar). Taxpayer required to maintain books of accounts. Consider auditing requirements (if turnover > INR 10 crores or profit < 6%/8%). Use Form 3CD + 3CB or 3CA if audit is applicable.
Maintain:
Criteria | Old Regime | New Regime |
Business expense deduction | Yes | No |
80C/80D deductions | Yes | No |
Reversal | Can revert anytime | Can switch back only once in lifetime (Form 10-IEA) |
Question | Answer |
Do I have to file ITR for F&O even if in loss? | Yes, especially to carry forward losses |
Is Tax Audit mandatory? | Depends on turnover, profit %, and mode of transactions |
Can F&O losses be carried forward under new regime? | Yes, only if ITR is filed on time |
Which business code to use? | Use Code 09001 – Trading in derivatives (F&O) |
Can F&O traders use presumptive taxation? | Yes, if turnover ≤ INR 2 crore and opting for Sec 44AD |
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