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
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.