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Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Calculate LTCG and STCG tax for stocks, real estate, crypto, and more

Transaction Details

Holding: 23 months (LTCG)

Brokerage, stamp duty, registration fees

Long-Term Capital Gains
Tax Rate: 10% (₹1L exempt)

Total Tax Payable

₹0
LTCG @ 10%
Capital Gain
₹50,000
Net Gain
₹50,000

Tax Calculation

Sale Price₹1,50,000
Purchase Price- ₹1,00,000
Capital Gains₹50,000
Taxable Gains₹0
Tax Rate10%
Tax Amount₹0

Listed Equity/Equity MF - Tax Rules

LTCG Period
>12m
Tax: 10%
STCG Period
12m
Tax: 15%

ℹ️ First ₹1 lakh of LTCG is tax-free every financial year

Capital Gains Tax Rates (India)

Equity (Listed Stocks/Equity MF):

  • • LTCG (>1 year): 10% above ₹1L
  • • STCG (≤1 year): 15% flat

Debt Mutual Funds:

  • • LTCG (>3 years): 20% with indexation
  • • STCG (≤3 years): As per tax slab

Real Estate:

  • • LTCG (>2 years): 20% with indexation
  • • STCG (≤2 years): As per tax slab

Cryptocurrency:

  • • Flat 30% tax (no LTCG benefit)
  • • No deductions allowed except cost

Tax Saving Tips

  • Hold equity for >1 year to get 10% LTCG vs 15% STCG
  • Use ₹1 lakh LTCG exemption on equity every year
  • For real estate, use indexation to reduce taxable gains
  • Reinvest LTCG in property (54/54F) or bonds (54EC) to save tax
  • Offset gains with losses (tax loss harvesting)
  • Time your sales to optimize tax liability