Need to know about deductions while filing ITR

Income Tax Act 1961
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Hello

I am salaried employee. but i made some profit by trading stocks in last FY. Now tell me what expenses i can add so that it can be deducted from my short term capital gains.

Can i add STT ?

Can I add table and chair expenses ?

Thanks

Manjeet

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Under Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG), you cannot deduct Securities Transaction Tax (STT) or furniture expenses (like a table and chair); only direct transfer-related costs like brokerage fees are allowed as deductions.