If you're a salaried individual with F&O losses, a tax audit may be necessary depending on your turnover and declared income. While filing ITR-3 and declaring F&O trades as business income can sometimes avoid a formal audit, it's crucial to maintain proper books of accounts. If you don't declare at least 6% of your F&O income, a tax audit might be mandatory.
27 June 2022
Tax audit applicablity, in case of Salary is above Taxable Limit and F & Loss is 50K and F & O Turnover is 11 Lakh (for 1st time.). Last ITR is ITR-2 and not 44AD.
07 July 2022
File ITR 3 declaring F&O trade under Business income, with books of accounts maintained. No tax audit applicable, but loss would be carried forward.