Every mutual fund investor who redeems units during a financial year must report those gains in their Income Tax Return (ITR). Failure to report is a compliance violation even if the gains are below the ₹1.25L exemption threshold. Here's the complete step-by-step process.
Step 1: Download Your Consolidated Account Statement (CAS)
The CAS (Consolidated Account Statement) from CAMS or KFin shows all mutual fund transactions across all folios and AMCs. Download it from camsonline.com or kfintech.com using your PAN. Alternatively, download the Capital Gains Statement from each AMC's website or your investment platform.
Step 2: Identify Taxable Transactions
From your CAS, identify all redemptions, switches, and SWP payouts during the financial year. Each is a taxable event. Classify them as: Equity LTCG (equity fund units held 12+ months), Equity STCG (equity units held under 12 months), Debt/Non-equity gains (taxed at slab).
Step 3: Choose the Right ITR Form
ITR-2: For individuals with capital gains from mutual funds (no business income). ITR-3: If you have business income plus capital gains. ITR-1 (Sahaj): Cannot be used if you have capital gains from mutual funds.
Step 4: Fill Schedule CG
In ITR-2, go to Schedule CG (Capital Gains). Enter LTCG under 'Long Term Capital Gains from other than property and bonds' (select equity fund category). Enter STCG under the appropriate head. The system automatically calculates tax, applies exemptions, and shows balance.
Step 5: Advance Tax Compliance
If your estimated tax liability (including mutual fund gains) exceeds ₹10,000 for the year, you must pay advance tax by the prescribed dates (June 15, September 15, December 15, March 15). Failure to pay advance tax attracts interest under Section 234B and 234C.
Qurve Wealth Tax Support
Qurve Wealth provides a consolidated capital gains report to all clients at year-end, making ITR filing straightforward. We also coordinate with your CA to ensure seamless compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Do I need to file ITR even if my mutual fund gains are below ₹1.25 lakh?
If your total income (including all sources) exceeds the basic exemption limit (₹3 lakh for new regime, ₹2.5 lakh for old regime), you must file ITR regardless of mutual fund gains quantum. Even if LTCG is below ₹1.25L, it must be disclosed under Schedule CG. Non-disclosure can attract notices from the income tax department.
Q2.Where do I get the capital gains statement for mutual funds?
Download your Capital Gains Statement from: (1) CAMS Online (camsonline.com) for CAMS-serviced funds; (2) KFin Technologies for KFin-serviced funds; (3) Individual AMC websites; (4) MF Central (mfcentral.com); or (5) your investment platform (Groww, Zerodha, Kuvera). The CAS shows all transactions, cost of acquisition, and gain/loss for the financial year.
Q3.Is TDS deducted on mutual fund gains for resident Indians?
No — TDS is NOT deducted on mutual fund redemptions for resident Indians (whether LTCG or STCG). You are responsible for paying advance tax if liability exceeds ₹10,000. For NRIs, TDS IS deducted at 12.5% on equity LTCG and 30% on debt gains. Resident Indians must proactively compute and pay their capital gains tax.
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Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Qurve Wealth is an AMFI Registered Mutual Fund Distributor (ARN-356292).