This discussion clarifies how to report the maturity of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) in your ITR-4 tax return. The interest earned on SGBs is taxable under 'income from other sources'. However, the total maturity amount, including the principal and any capital gains, is tax-free if the bond is held until maturity. The user is specifically asking if the entire maturity amount should be shown as exempt income.
15 April 2023
The interest portion is taxable under the head "income from other source", while the capital gain is tax-free provided the bond is held till maturity.