Loss Set-Off & Carry-Forward StudioSec 70 to 74 & 32(2)
Intra-head, Inter-head ₹2L House Property cap, Speculation ring-fence & Unabsorbed Depreciation
CA AUDIT WORKING PAPER: SET-OFF & CARRY-FORWARD OF LOSSES
Sections 70 to 74, 71(3A), 71(2A) & 32(2) of Income-tax Act, 1961 / 2025
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PAN: AAAFS4567M | AY: 2026-27 (FY 2025-26)
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Current Year Heads of Income / (Loss)
Use negative for lossBrought Forward Unabsorbed Losses from Earlier Years
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₹15,00,000
Gross Total Income (GTI) eligible for Chapter VI-A deductions
Schedule of Net Taxable Income by Head (After Set-Off)
Subject to House Property & Unabsorbed Depr set-off only
Loss capped at ₹2,00,000 against other heads u/s 71(3A)
Excludes speculation business losses ring-fenced u/s 73
STCL absorbed against LTCG; LTCL carried forward u/s 70(3)
Residual head available for eligible inter-head set-offs
Unabsorbed Losses Carry-Forward Register (Subsequent AYs)
| Loss Category | Amount Carried Forward | Max Carry-Forward Period | Set-Off Condition in Future AYs |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Property Loss (Sec 71B) | ₹1,50,000 | 8 Assessment Years | Only against House Property Income |
| Non-Speculation Business Loss (Sec 72) | ₹1,40,000 | 8 Assessment Years | Only against Business Profits (ITR filed timely u/s 139(1)) |
| Speculation Business Loss (Sec 73) | ₹80,000 | 4 Assessment Years | Only against Speculation Profits |
| Short-Term Capital Loss (STCL) (Sec 74) | ₹0 | 8 Assessment Years | Against both STCG and LTCG |
| Long-Term Capital Loss (LTCL) (Sec 74) | ₹0 | 8 Assessment Years | Strictly against LTCG only |
| Unabsorbed Depreciation (Sec 32(2)) | ₹0 | Indefinite (No Limit) | Against any head including Salary |
Statutory Set-Off Audit Trail & Statutory Rationale
- STCL of ₹1,20,000 set off against LTCG.
- Speculation loss of ₹80,000 ring-fenced u/s 73. Carried forward.
- House property loss of ₹2,00,000 set off against Salary income.
- Business loss cannot be set off against Salary income u/s 71(2A).
- Business loss of ₹1,50,000 set off against Other Sources.
- Business loss of ₹1,30,000 set off against Capital Gains.
- B/f Business loss of ₹1,30,000 set off against Capital Gains.
- B/f Unabsorbed Depreciation of ₹1,00,000 set off against Salary u/s 32(2).