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Tax, MF Expert - Answered on Jan 23, 2024

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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 09, 2024Hindi
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I am a salaried person and planning to sell my mutual funds in this financial year on a profit of about 5 lakhs. Do I need to file ITR1 or ITR2?

Ans: ITR1
Asked on - Feb 03, 2024 | Answered on Feb 06, 2024
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Thanks for your reply. However as per my tax consultant, since gain from mutual funds is capital gains, I need to fill ITR2. Pls clarify.
Ans: Okay. Yes it is ITR 2. Apologies for the confusion
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Dear Mr. Parikh, I am 86 years age and retired from IOCL (PSU). Last year I sold 2 nos. of Mutual Fund. The difference between sale and cost price was about Rs. 13296 which is less than the taxable limit of Rs. 100000/-. A sum of Rs. 10834/- was deposited as TDS. I propose to fill - ITR Form 1 including the Capital Gain of Rs. 13296 in the Exempt Income (for Reporting Purpose). Kindly advice whether this is in order or should I fill - ITR Form 2 ?
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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.

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I hope this helps.

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What happens when a Mutual Fund company shuts down / gets sold off?
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