Taxation of Dividend Received From Mutual Fund

is the dividend received from mutual fund is taxable or exempt. where to show it in ITR 3.
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This discussion clarifies the taxability of dividends received from mutual funds. Previously exempt, dividends from mutual funds are now taxable under 'Income from Other Sources' from FY 20-21 (AY 21-22) onwards. Guidance is provided on how to declare these dividends in your ITR 3.

No it is taxable under income from other sources
From FY 20-21 dividend from mf is taxable under IFOS income from other sources
As per section 10(35) of Income Tax Act, any income received by an individual/HUF as dividend from a debt mutual fund scheme or an equity mutual fund scheme is fully exempt from tax. In addition to tax in the hand of investors, dividends declared by domestic companies also attract a Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT).
From FY 20-21 that is AY 21-22 Dividend from mf is taxable.
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