Respected Sir, I invested in ICICI PRUD MF Rs. 40000 on 30-11-2005, and purchased NFO units (NAV=10, No. Of Units= 3911.980) after a gap of nearly 18 Years, in the month of August 2023, I made redemption request for all units for all units, and received Rs. 416799 with TDS deducted Rs. 6925. While Filing current IT RETURN, you are requested to guide me under which income head i have to show this said amount, and whether i have to pay tax liability on whole amount , any exemption therein. Regards

Ans: EPF withdrawals post-retirement (age of 58 years) is completely tax-free till the date of retirement.

Subsequently, the interest on the EPF amount is taxable as per applicable income tax slab rates. TDS would also be deductible.

Ans: No tax if the profit is less than 1L. The grandfathering effect will be as on 31st Jan 2018. The tax rate post the benefits is 10%. The ITR to be filed is ITR 2 assuming you are a salaried person.

Ans: Dear Rajesh,

Firstly, I appreciate your diligence in managing your taxes. Now, coming to your query, the choice between ITR-1 and ITR-2 depends on the nature of your capital gains.

ITR-1, also known as Sahaj, is for individuals with income up to Rs. 50 lakh from salary, one house property, other sources (interest, etc.), and agricultural income up to Rs. 5,000. However, it does not allow you to report capital gains.

On the other hand, ITR-2 is for individuals and HUFs not having income from profits and gains of business or profession. It includes the provision to report capital gains.

In your case, since you have capital gains from the sale of mutual funds, even if it's less than the taxable limit, it would be more appropriate to file ITR-2. The TDS that has been deducted can be claimed as a refund in your return if your total income is below the taxable limit.

Please consult with a tax professional or chartered accountant to ensure you're following the correct procedure as per the latest tax laws.

Remember, it's always better to be accurate in your tax filings to avoid any future discrepancies or issues with the tax department.

I hope this helps.

Best Regards

Ans: Respected Sir,

you may file either ITR- 1 or ITR-2 depending on the complexity of the income. Yes, the lock in period of 3 years applies on ELSS schemes and if withdrawn before that it would attract taxability. Please look at the below a detailed note, which would be helpful to you. Withdrawal from Tax Saver Mutual Fund: If you made a withdrawal of Rs. 65,000 from your tax saver mutual fund, it's important to note that withdrawals from equity-linked saving schemes (ELSS) are subject to tax implications.

- ELSS investments have a lock-in period of three years. Withdrawals made before the completion of the lock-in period are considered as short-term capital gains.

ITR Form: Since you are a teacher by profession, your income is likely from salary and other sources. If you do not have any business income, you would typically file your income tax return using ITR-1 (Sahaj) or ITR-2, depending on the complexity of your income sources.

ITR-1 (Sahaj): For individuals having income from salary, one house property, other sources (like interest income), and total income up to Rs. 50 lakh.
ITR-2: For individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) not eligible to file ITR-1 and having income from salary, house property, capital gains, and more than one house property, etc.