Trading tax are diffrent than other taxes..

Income Tax On Intraday And F & O Trading 2025

Intraday trading is considered speculative business income under section 43(5) of the Income Tax Act

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Your Income from intra-day trading will be considered as speculative business income.

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intraday trading is a business income, you must file ITR-3

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Don't Confuse Low Income With Low Tax

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Assuming that income below Rs.12 Lac Means NO TAX is a Dangerous misconception

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Taxed as per Normal Income Tax Slab rates 5%,20%,30% depending on total income

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Loss set-off only against speculative profits

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If not set off it the same year, losses can be carried forword for up to 4 years

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