📋 Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Capital Gains Tax Calculator India — LTCG STCG on Equity & Mutual Funds

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What is a Capital Gains Tax Calculator?

Capital gains tax applies when you sell an investment at a profit. In India, the tax rate depends on the type of asset (equity, debt, property) and the holding period (how long you held it). Understanding capital gains tax helps you make smarter exit decisions and maximise post-tax returns.

Budget 2024 changed LTCG and STCG rates significantly — equity LTCG increased from 10% to 12.5% and STCG from 15% to 20%. Our calculator is updated for all post-Budget 2024 rates.

How is it calculated?

Equity & Equity Mutual Funds:
• Held > 1 year = LTCG at 12.5% (₹1 lakh exemption per year)
• Held ≤ 1 year = STCG at 20%

Debt Mutual Funds (bought after April 1, 2023):
• Taxed as per income slab regardless of holding period

Property (Land & Buildings):
• Held > 2 years = LTCG at 20% with indexation
• Held ≤ 2 years = STCG as per income slab

All capital gains: Add 4% cess to the tax amount.

How to use this calculator

1. Select asset type — equity/mutual funds, debt, or property
2. Enter purchase price and sale price
3. Enter holding period in years
4. Enter your annual income for slab rate determination (relevant for STCG/debt)
5. Calculate to see your exact capital gains tax, net gain after tax, and effective tax rate

Benefits

Tax-loss harvesting: Know if selling now triggers tax — time your exits to minimise tax
₹1 lakh LTCG exemption: Calculator reminds you to use this annual equity exemption
Post-tax returns: Compare different assets on post-tax basis, not just pre-tax
Budget 2024 updated: All new rates (12.5% LTCG, 20% STCG) already incorporated

Frequently asked questions

How do I save LTCG tax on equity?
Up to ₹1 lakh LTCG per year is exempt. Use this by booking profits and re-entering — called tax-loss harvesting. Also, invest through ELSS funds for 80C deduction. LTCG on equity held in ULIP is fully exempt.
What is indexation benefit for property?
Indexation adjusts your purchase price for inflation using the Cost Inflation Index (CII). This reduces your taxable capital gain significantly. Example: Property bought for ₹30L in 2010 with CII of 167, now CII is 363 → Indexed cost = ₹30L × 363/167 = ₹65L. LTCG = Sale price − ₹65L.
Is LTCG on mutual funds calculated per transaction or per year?
LTCG of ₹1 lakh is the total annual exemption across all equity transactions in a financial year. Each unit sold separately calculates its own gain, but the total exemption applies to the net LTCG for the full year.

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