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26 August 2015 1.which itr form for interest income and short term gain on shares
2.what tax rate applicable on short term profit on shares
3.in which schedule of return will i show it
4.will only the amount of short term gain be shown in return or total sale and cost of shares

27 August 2015 1. ITR 2
2. 15%
3. CG OS
4. total sale and cost

27 August 2015 under which column in CG SCHEDULE SHOULD I FILL SHARE INCOME


02 August 2024 ### 1. **ITR Form for Interest Income and Short-Term Gain on Shares**

- **For Individual taxpayers**:
- **ITR-2:** Used for individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) who do not have income from business or profession. Suitable for reporting interest income and short-term capital gains (STCG) on shares.
- **ITR-3:** Used by individuals and HUFs having income from a proprietary business or profession. It can also be used for reporting interest income and short-term capital gains.

### 2. **Tax Rate on Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) on Shares**

- **Listed Shares and Equity Mutual Funds:** STCG is taxed at **15%** (plus applicable cess and surcharge) if the shares are sold within one year of purchase and are listed on a recognized stock exchange.
- **Other Assets (e.g., unlisted shares):** STCG on unlisted shares or assets other than equity mutual funds and listed shares is taxed at the individual’s applicable slab rate.

### 3. **In Which Schedule of Return to Show It**

- **For ITR-2:**
- **Schedule CG (Capital Gains):** This is where you report your short-term capital gains.
- **Schedule B (Income from Other Sources):** This is where you report interest income.

- **For ITR-3:**
- **Schedule CG (Capital Gains):** Used for reporting short-term capital gains.
- **Schedule HP (Income from House Property):** If there are any income details related to house property.
- **Schedule B (Income from Other Sources):** Used for reporting interest income.

### 4. **Details to be Shown in the Return**

- **Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG):**
- **Only the Amount of STCG:** You should report the total short-term capital gains in the Schedule CG.
- **Total Sale and Cost of Shares:** Details of the sale and purchase should be included in the detailed computation under Schedule CG. This typically includes:
- **Sale Consideration:** The total sale amount received.
- **Cost of Acquisition:** The total cost of acquiring the shares.
- **Short-Term Capital Gains:** The difference between the sale consideration and the cost of acquisition.

**Columns in Schedule CG:**

- **ITR-2/ITR-3, Schedule CG:**
- **Part A:** General Information about capital gains.
- **Part B, Section 1:** Details of Short-Term Capital Gains on shares listed on stock exchanges.
- **Column 1:** Description of the asset (e.g., shares).
- **Column 2:** Sale consideration.
- **Column 3:** Cost of acquisition.
- **Column 4:** Short-term capital gain.

- **Schedule B (Income from Other Sources):**
- **Interest Income:** Report interest income earned from various sources like savings accounts, fixed deposits, etc.

### **Sample Entry in ITR-2 Schedule CG:**

| **Particulars** | **Amount (INR)** |
|----------------------------------|------------------|
| Sale Consideration | ₹[Sale Amount] |
| Cost of Acquisition | ₹[Purchase Cost] |
| Short-Term Capital Gain | ₹[STCG Amount] |

**Summary:**

1. Use **ITR-2** or **ITR-3** for reporting interest income and short-term capital gains.
2. Short-term capital gains on listed shares are taxed at **15%**.
3. Report interest income in **Schedule B** and short-term capital gains in **Schedule CG**.
4. Provide detailed information including sale consideration and cost of acquisition in **Schedule CG**.

Always refer to the specific ITR form instructions or consult with a tax advisor to ensure accurate reporting based on your individual circumstances.



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