what is the difference between profit and gain?

Answer Posted / mr.x

whether it is gain or profit both are taxable under I.T.Act,1961.
coming to tax liability it will be decided based on income accrued & received & residential status
the profit is termed when ever you receive income from business and profession and
and coming to gain when capital gains accrued whether it may be short term or long term.

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