Futures & options taxability

if there is loss in futures & options trading then how to show in itr?
what all data will be required?
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Trading in Futures & Options is treated as business income or loss under the Income Tax Act. You'll need to declare profits and losses from trades, premiums received, and differences from reverse trades. While you can show this as business loss, presumptive assessment under Section 44AD is also an option. Ensure you maintain necessary accounts for accurate filing.

Any income or loss that arises from the trading of Futures and Options is to be treated and considered as business income or business loss.

Income from F&O Trading is considered as a normal business income, normal provisions of the Income Tax Act will apply in this case.

Computation of Turnover in case of F&O Transactions for Tax Audit purposes
Profits from the trade

Loss from the trade

Premium received from sale of Options

In case of Reverse Trade, difference should also be added

For more details refer:  https://cleartax.in/s/fo-trader-return-filing

&/or   https://www.charteredclub.com/tax-on-fo/

Do we require to show account maintained?

Yes; but at the same time presumptive assessment u/s. sec. 44AD can be opted.

Income from F&O Trading is considered as a normal business income, profit loss can be shown as loss from business

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