Which ITR for Business Income and Capital Gains?
If you have business or professional income plus capital gains, ITR-3 is generally required unless you qualify for ITR-4 and the capital-gain and other ITR-4 conditions are satisfied.
Quick Answer
Capital gain is generally determined by comparing the transfer consideration with the applicable cost and eligible expenses, then applying the holding-period classification and rate rules for the relevant asset and tax year. Special provisions can change the result for particular assets. The relevant asset or transaction named in this question should be identified before applying the capital-gains computation and rate rules. This page specifically addresses “Which ITR for Business Income and Capital Gains”.
Why ITR-4 can be restricted
For AY 2026-27, ITR-4 permits long-term capital gain under section 112A only up to ₹1.25 lakh and does not permit short-term capital gains. Other exclusions can also apply.
When ITR-3 is the safer fit
If the capital-gain profile falls outside ITR-4, or another ITR-4 exclusion applies, the taxpayer generally needs ITR-3 to report both business/professional income and capital gains.
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