Capital Gains Tax Calculator in Ahmedabad
Selling shares, mutual funds or other assets triggers capital-gains tax. Enter your buy and sell value, how long you held the asset and the asset type to see the gain, the taxable amount and the tax — using the latest rules: equity LTCG at 12.5% over a ₹1.25 lakh exemption, equity STCG at 20%, and debt taxed at your slab.
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How it's calculated
The formula
Gain = sale − purchase. Equity LTCG (≥12m): tax = 12.5% × max(0, gain − ₹1.25L). Equity STCG (<12m): tax = 20% × gain. Debt/other: tax = slab% × gain. A 4% cess is added.
Assumptions
- Latest (post-Budget-2024) rates for listed equity; debt taxed at slab (post-Apr-2023).
- Excludes high-income surcharge and any set-off of losses.
- Holding period entered in months.
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Real-world scenarios
See exactly how the numbers play out in the situations people actually face — so there are no surprises before you commit.
₹3 lakh long-term equity gain
Sell equity or equity mutual funds held over a year for a ₹3 lakh gain, and the first ₹1.25 lakh is exempt — only ₹1.75 lakh is taxed at 12.5%, plus 4% cess, for a bill of roughly ₹22,750. The yearly exemption makes long-term equity one of the most tax-friendly assets in India.
The 12-month line that halves your tax
Sell the same equity before completing 12 months and it is a short-term gain taxed at 20% with no exemption; hold just past a year and it becomes long-term at 12.5% above ₹1.25 lakh. Timing an exit around that anniversary can meaningfully cut what you owe.
Harvesting the ₹1.25 lakh exemption
Because the ₹1.25 lakh LTCG exemption resets every financial year, many investors book just enough long-term gains each year to use it up tax-free, then reinvest. Done consistently, this “tax-harvesting” quietly shields lakhs of gains over a long holding period.
Illustrative figures on standard reducing-balance / compounding assumptions — your actual numbers may vary.
Frequently asked questions
The details worth knowing before you rely on these numbers.
How is capital-gains tax calculated?
Gain = sale value − purchase value. For listed equity and equity mutual funds, gains held over 12 months are long-term (LTCG), taxed at 12.5% above a ₹1.25 lakh yearly exemption; under 12 months they are short-term (STCG), taxed at 20%. Debt and other assets are taxed at your income-tax slab.
What is the difference between LTCG and STCG?
Long-term capital gains (LTCG) arise when you hold longer than the threshold (12 months for equity, 24 for most other assets) and enjoy a lower rate. Short-term gains (STCG) are from shorter holdings and are taxed higher.
What is the LTCG exemption on equity?
Long-term capital gains on listed equity and equity mutual funds are exempt up to ₹1.25 lakh per financial year; only the gain above this is taxed at 12.5%.
How is debt fund capital gain taxed?
For debt mutual funds bought on or after 1 April 2023, gains are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate, regardless of holding period, with no indexation benefit.
Does this include surcharge?
It adds the 4% health-and-education cess but not any high-income surcharge. For very large gains, a surcharge may also apply — consult an advisor.
How can I legally reduce my capital-gains tax?
Two common, legitimate methods: “tax harvesting” — booking up to ₹1.25 lakh of long-term equity gains each financial year, which is exempt, then reinvesting, so gains do not pile into one taxable lump; and setting off capital losses against gains (short-term losses against any gain, long-term against long-term), with unused losses carried forward up to eight years. Keep records and confirm the treatment with a tax professional.
Can I save tax by reinvesting property gains (Section 54/54F)?
Yes. Long-term gains from selling a house can be exempt under Section 54 if you reinvest them in another residential property within the specified time, and Section 54F offers a similar exemption when you reinvest the proceeds of other long-term assets into a house. Both carry conditions and limits — verify eligibility with a tax adviser before relying on them.
How are gains on gold, property or crypto taxed?
Long-term gains on property and physical or digital gold (held over 24 months) are generally taxed at 12.5%; short-term gains are added to your slab. Virtual digital assets such as crypto are taxed at a flat 30% on gains with no loss set-off, plus 1% TDS on transfers. This calculator focuses on equity and debt; confirm asset-specific rules with a professional.
Is this capital-gains calculator free?
Yes — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs stay on your device unless you choose to speak with an Apex TechFin advisor.
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