This discussion clarifies which Income Tax Return (ITR) form is suitable for individuals with income from share trading, including intraday and Nifty futures, alongside bank Fixed Deposit interest. The consensus suggests ITR 3 is generally applicable due to the speculative nature of intraday trading. It also addresses whether an audit is mandatory, clarifying that it's typically not required unless trading turnover exceeds ₹10 crore or if presumptive assessment was opted out of previously.
08 August 2024
If turnover in the trading exceeds 10 Crs. or if you had opted out of presumptive assessment u/s 44AD in any preceding five years, in that case audit would be mandatory; otherwise not.