Income tax return form selection

 

Dear Members,

I have earning of short term capital gain by selling of listed shares of Rs 2.45Lakh during FY 2020-21 and AY 2021-21. I have no other income. The trades are from savings. I need to file income tax return for record. I have confusion to which relevant ITR form to choose i.e. ITR1 (as no liability under STCG) or ITR2.

Furthers the NSDL reporting showing higher amount in annual reporting portal while actual earning is lower as per the capital gain statement of the service provider. I have 5000 speculative income on intraday as well. Can I avail 80D deduction ? so it allowed to bring down the basic exemption limits.  Thanks with regards, Vijay

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This discussion addresses the confusion around selecting the correct Income Tax Return (ITR) form when dealing with short-term capital gains from listed shares and speculative income from intraday trading. While ITR 1 might seem applicable if there's no tax liability, the consensus suggests ITR 3 is necessary for declaring both capital gains and speculative income. Alternatively, ITR 2 can be used, detailing capital gains in Schedule CG and intraday income under Schedule OS, to avoid potential queries from the IT department regarding income bifurcation.

For declaration of both, STCG and speculation of shares, you need to file ITR 3.

Thanks for the insight.

As all combined income below 2.5 lakh; what if we file it choosing ITR1

As per information available with ITD, a query may be raised for explanation of the income bifurcation.

At the most file ITR 2 with capital gains in schedule CG & intraday income under Schedule OS.

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