whether investment in "Sip" of Equity fund of mutual funds should be shown in income tax return. If yes, Then where should be shown in ITR
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This discussion clarifies whether investments in equity mutual fund SIPs need to be declared in your income tax return. Generally, income isn't booked until liquidation unless separate books of account are maintained. However, if your mutual funds are Equity Linked Saving Schemes (ELSS), you can claim deductions under Section 80C. Check your fund documents to confirm ELSS eligibility.
See, if the separate sets of books of accounts are maintained, then the investments to be shown on the balance sheet side. Otherwise, no income shall be booked unless the funds are liquidated.
If those mutual funds are issued under Equity Linked Saving Schemes, then yes.. you can claim section 80C deduction. Further, for your information, the document pertains to your mutual fund states whether those funds are eligible for section 80C deductions or not.
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