Answer

1. F

   Facts

   F&O profit is business income taxed at your normal slab rates, not the special rates for capital gains. Net profit after expenses is added to your other income.

2. P

   Provisions and law

   • Sec 28 (now Sec 26)Business income
   • Sec 115BAC (now Sec 202)New regime slab rates by default
3. A

   Analysis

   If salary is ₹12,00,000 and F&O net profit ₹6,00,000, total income is ₹18,00,000 and the F&O part falls in higher slabs. The 15% and 20% rates people mention apply to short-term capital gains on delivery equity, not F&O. Plan advance tax on that basis.

4. C

   Conclusion

   1. 1Compute net F&O profit after expenses
   2. 2Add it to other income
   3. 3Apply slab rates under your regime
   4. 4Pay advance tax on that basis

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