This guide explains the crucial aspects of Futures & Options (F&O) taxation in India. It clarifies that F&O income is categorized as 'Non-Speculative Business Income', detailing how to calculate turnover based on 'absolute profit' plus premiums. The guide outlines various deductible expenses to reduce taxable income and explains when a tax audit is mandatory, especially for losses or specific turnover thresholds. Finally, it covers how to manage F&O losses through set-off and carry-forward, and provides essential information on ITR filing (ITR-3), applicable tax rates, and advance tax payments, ensuring traders stay compliant and manage their finances effectively.

This guide explains the crucial aspects of Futures & Options (F&O) taxation in India. It clarifies that F&O income is categorized as 'Non-Speculative Business Income', detailing how to calculate turnover based on 'absolute profit' plus premiums. The guide outlines various deductible expenses to reduce taxable income and explains when a tax audit is mandatory, especially for losses or specific turnover thresholds. Finally, it covers how to manage F&O losses through set-off and carry-forward, and provides essential information on ITR filing (ITR-3), applicable tax rates, and advance tax payments, ensuring traders stay compliant and manage their finances effectively.

The Income Tax Department has enabled online filing for ITR-3 for Assessment Year 2025-26, simplifying tax compliance for individuals and HUFs with business or professional income. This blog post details who needs to file ITR-3, highlights key updates for the current assessment year (including changes in AL reporting and VDA schedules), explains the benefits of online filing, and provides a step-by-step guide to assist taxpayers. It also subtly promotes MyITROnline for expert assistance.

This blog post clarifies that individuals and pensioners filing ITR-1 or ITR-2 (without business or professional income) do not need to file Form 10-IEA to switch between the old and new tax regimes on an annual basis. It explains that the choice can be made directly within the ITR form itself each year, even when opting out of the default new regime (effective AY 2024-25) or switching back to it later. The post contrasts this flexibility with the stricter requirement for those with business income (filing ITR-3/ITR-4) who must use Form 10-IEA to opt out and face limitations on switching back.

CBDT has notified ITR-Form 3 for Assessment Year 2025-26 (FY 2024-25) via Notification No. 41/2025. This affects Individuals/HUFs with business/professional income. Key updates include a split Capital Gains schedule (pre/post July 23, 2024), new conditions for claiming share buyback loss (post Oct 1, 2024), an increased asset/liability reporting threshold to ₹1 crore, addition of Sec 44BBC reference, enhanced reporting for deductions like 80C & 10(13A), and mandatory TDS section code reporting. Taxpayers should review these changes for compliant filing.

This blog offers a thorough examination of Section 40 of the Income Tax Act of 1961, with an emphasis on the costs that companies and professions can deduct. Important clauses are outlined in it, such as payments to residents and non-residents, TDS obligations, and restrictions on director and partner salaries. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of compliance as well as the possible repercussions of non-compliance, including higher tax liabilities and prohibited costs. With the help of this thorough tutorial, taxpayers should be able to handle the complexity of Section 40 and keep proper tax records.

This blog provides a detailed overview of the returns and forms applicable to individuals with business income for the Assessment Year 2024-2025 in India. From understanding the basics to filing tips, readers will gain insights into ITR-3, Form 16, Form 26AS, Form 44AB, and Form 10AA, along with key compliance strategies.