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Open positions in f & o
if share traders have open position on 31 March in f & 0 then where to show such open position in balance sheet as trader short sell the f&o.
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| Open F&O positions at year-end require specific tax and accounting treatment. Here is the position: 1. Nature of F&O Income: F&O trading income is treated as BUSINESS INCOME (not capital gains) for income tax purposes, regardless of the frequency of trades or whether it is done as a job or side activity. This is settled law per CBDT Circular. 2. Open Positions at Year-End (31st March): - Mark-to-Market (MTM) Loss: Unrealised MTM losses on open positions are recognised as business losses in the current year. ICDS-I and ICDS-VI have provisions on this — under ICDS, MTM losses are generally NOT allowed unless they are actual realised losses - Mark-to-Market Gain: Unrealised MTM gains are also not recognised as income for tax purposes under ICDS - Practical Treatment: Most practitioners reflect only settled/squared-off profits and losses as taxable. Open positions are carried at cost/margin paid 3. ICDS Impact: ICDS-I (Accounting Policies) requires that the method of accounting for derivative positions be followed consistently. MTM treatment in books and taxes may differ: - Books (AS/Ind AS): MTM losses may be recognised as per Accounting Standard 30 or Ind AS 109 - Tax: ICDS may override — check specific ICDS guidance for derivatives 4. Turnover for Audit: - F&O turnover for tax audit purposes = Absolute value of all profits + Absolute value of all losses (settlement-wise) - Open positions at year-end are NOT included in turnover until settled 5. Tax Audit: If F&O turnover exceeds Rs. 10 crore (or Rs. 1 crore with cash transactions), tax audit under Section 44AB is mandatory 6. ITR Form: Use ITR-3 for F&O income (as it is business income). File Schedule BP and Schedule P&L appropriately. |
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