This discussion clarifies how to declare profits and losses from Futures & Options (F&O) trading in your Income Tax Return (ITR). The consensus is that F&O business income and related expenses should be reported under the 'Trading Account' section, specifically 'Revenue from Operations' for profits and 'Direct Expenses' for losses. Transaction charges like GST, STT, and brokerage should also be accounted for within the Trading Account where applicable, ensuring the net profit matches your broker's statement.
15 July 2024
Should I be declaring my personal F&O profit in Trading Account -> Revenue from Operations -> Sales / Gross receipts of business -> Other operating revenues as "Profit from F&O trading"
Or, should it be in Profit and Loss -> Other income -> Any other income as "Profit from F&O trading"
Last year, I had loss from F&O and I had put it under Trading Account -> Direct Expenses -> Other direct expenses as "Loss from F&O trading"
15 July 2024
Thank you. Does this mean, any expenses/taxes paid (GST/STT/Stamp Duty/Sebi fees/exchange transaction charges/brokerage) also goes in Schedule Trading Account -> Duties and taxes, paid or payable, in respect of goods and services purchased
Last year I actually put the charges in: Profit and Loss -> Rates and taxes, paid or payable to Government or any local body (excluding taxes on income) and Profit and Loss -> Other expenses