This discussion clarifies tax implications for individuals experiencing losses from Futures & Options (F&O) trading, especially in their first year of loss. It addresses whether a tax audit under Section 44AB is necessary when previously opting for Section 44AD for another business, like milk production. The advice suggests combining all business income for 44AD purposes and confirms that losses can be carried forward without a tax audit if the combined business still shows a loss and total income doesn't exceed £250,000, or if the loss is simply not claimed.
28 July 2023
If Assessee has loss from F&O in FY 22-23 which is first year of his loss and in previous Financial years he opt for 44AD for his other business(Milk Production) is tax audit u/s 44AB required or he continue to opt for 44AD for milk business and show loss on F&O and set off against Milk Business.