Share Market Taxation: ITR Forms for Investors & Traders

Mitali | Last updated: 19 January 2026

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This article explains the taxation of share market activities, including capital gains from selling shares, dividends, intraday trading, and F&O trading. It details the differences between short-term and long-term capital gains, their respective tax rates, and how losses can be set off and carried forward. The guide also clarifies which Income Tax Return (ITR) forms, specifically ITR-2 and ITR-3, are appropriate for investors and traders based on their income sources.

Share market taxation refers to the taxes which imposed on the buying and selling of shares. The participants in the share market are: Retail Investor: An individual who invest in the share for personal financial goals. Institutional Investors: Entities such as mutual funds, insurance c

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Mitali

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I write about Income Tax, GST, TDS, RBI updates, government schemes, and personal finance in India. My focus is on simplifying complex tax and compliance topics into easy-to-understand guides that help readers stay updated with the latest financial rules, investment options, and regulatory changes.

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