Taxes & Compliance
STCG, LTCG, F&O tax, and audits made simple.
Buyback Tax Explained — The New Rules from October 2024
From 1 Oct 2024, India taxes buyback proceeds as deemed dividend in shareholders' hands. See old vs new rules, TDS, capital loss treatment, and worked examples.
Carry Forward of Losses in Stock Market: A Beginner's Guide (India 2026)
Stock market losses in India can be carried forward for up to 8 years (4 for intraday) and set off against future gains — if you file your ITR on time. Here's exactly how it works, with examples.
Dividend Taxation in India After 2020: The Complete Guide
After the Finance Act 2020, dividends from Indian companies are taxed in your hands at your slab rate. Here's how the rules work, what TDS to expect, and how to file.
GST on Brokerage and Trading Charges
GST on brokerage and trading charges in India is 18%. See exactly what's taxed, what's exempt, and how GST appears on a real contract note.
ITR-2 vs ITR-3 for Traders (AY 2026-27): Which Form to File?
Use ITR-3 for F&O or intraday business income. Use ITR-2 for capital gains, foreign assets, and complex investment income. Updated for AY 2026-27 with the new Trading Account schedule, audit thresholds, and worked examples.
Section 111A vs 112A: Capital Gains Tax on Shares
Section 111A taxes short-term equity gains; Section 112A taxes long-term gains above ₹1.25 lakh. Learn rates, examples, STT rules, and grandfathering.
Set Off of Capital Gains — The Rules
Set off of capital gains in India: how STCL and LTCL reduce taxable gains, the 8-year carry forward rule, F&O vs intraday treatment, and worked examples for FY 2025-26.
Tax on Gifts of Shares in India: Who Pays What
Sender pays no tax on gifted shares (GTA was abolished). Recipient is tax-free from a 'relative' under Section 56(2)(x); otherwise above ₹50,000 is taxed at slab rates.
TDS on Stock Market Transactions in India
Learn when TDS applies to stock market income in India — dividends, mutual funds, bonds, capital gains, intraday, F&O, buybacks, and the very different rules for Residents vs NRIs. Updated for 2026.
F&O Tax Treatment in India — Why It's Business Income
F&O income in India is non-speculative business income, not capital gains. Learn slab rates, ITR-3/4, audit rules, loss carry-forward and 2026 transition changes.
Speculative vs Non-Speculative Income: A Trader's Tax Guide
Intraday equity is speculative. F&O is non-speculative. The difference changes how you're taxed, what you can set off, and how long you can carry losses. Full guide.
Tax Audit for Traders — When It's Mandatory
Most Indian traders don't need a tax audit. The rule that catches them off-guard is Section 44AB(e). Here's the simple decision tree — turnover, profit %, and salary income.
LTCG Grandfathering Rule (31 Jan 2018) Explained
The LTCG grandfathering rule protects gains made before 31 Jan 2018 from tax. Here's how the cost-basis formula works, with worked examples and a free calculator.
STCG vs LTCG on Equity: What Changed in Budget 2024
Budget 2024 raised STCG on equity from 15% to 20%, LTCG from 10% to 12.5%, and the LTCG exemption to ₹1.25 lakh. What changed and why it matters.
STT Rates in India 2026: Cash, Intraday, Futures & Options Explained
STT rates in India for 2026 explained in plain English: equity delivery, intraday, futures, options premium, exercised options, examples, and a live calculator.
Tax for Indian Stock Traders: The Complete 2026 Guide
STCG, LTCG, intraday, F&O — every tax rule for Indian stock traders explained simply. FY 2025-26 rates, ITR forms, audit thresholds, and what changed in 2026.
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