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Calculate Your Tax Free →How F&O income is classified, slab rates under the new regime, turnover calculation, ₹10 crore audit threshold, and deductible expenses — with examples.
Read article →Download steps, all 4 sheets explained, STCG vs LTCG columns, charges breakdown, and exactly where each number goes in your ITR-3.
Read article →STCG raised to 20%, LTCG to 12.5%, exemption to ₹1.25L. What changed, what stayed, effective date split, and worked examples.
Read article →Full checklist of what F&O and intraday traders can deduct, what equity delivery traders can't, and how much tax you actually save.
Read article →Miss an installment and Section 234C charges 1% interest per month. Installment schedule, 234B vs 234C, and a worked example for salary + F&O traders.
Read article →Intraday equity losses cannot offset F&O profits. This classification controls set-off rules, carry-forward years (4 vs 8), and ITR-3 filing under Schedule BP.
Read article →The ₹1.25L annual exemption isn't automatic for everyone. Eligibility rules, the 87A interaction, and how to maximise it.
Read article →Presumptive taxation under 44AD sounds simple but has traps for traders. Here's who can use it, who can't, and the 5-year lock-in rule.
Read article →Book unrealised losses before year-end to offset gains and reduce your tax. Step-by-step guide with real examples.
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