How Capital Gains Tax Estimator India (Equity LTCG 12.5% / STCG 20%) Works & When to Use It
Estimate Indian Capital Gains Tax on Listed Equity/Mutual Funds (STCG @ 20% u/s 111A, LTCG @ 12.5% above ₹1.25 Lakh exemption u/s 112A) or Real Estate/Other Long-Term Assets (@ 12.5% u/s 112). Calculations and file processing run in this browser tab. The tool does not send working inputs or files to our hosting server.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Enter the labelled values or choose an example.
- Run the tool and review the result and its assumptions.
- Copy or download the result. Reset restores defaults; Undo restores the previous settings.
Worked Examples
| Scenario | Input Parameters | Example Output |
|---|---|---|
| Listed Equity LTCG: Buy ₹5L, Sell ₹8.5L (Gain ₹3.5L) | {"assetType": "equity_ltcg", "buyValue": 500000, "sellValue": 850000} |
₹29,250 |
| Listed Equity STCG: Buy ₹3L, Sell ₹4L (Gain ₹1L) | {"assetType": "equity_stcg", "buyValue": 300000, "sellValue": 400000} |
₹20,800 |
Formula, reference and effective date
- Reference Standard / Authority: Income Tax Department India — Sections 111A, 112A & 112
- Applicable Period / Effective Date: AY 2026-27
- Privacy & Execution Mode: Browser-Local Only (Zero Server Upload) (None (Pure Vanilla JS))
Important Limitations & Edge Cases
Applies post-July 2024 uniform rates (20% STCG u/s 111A, 12.5% LTCG u/s 112A with ₹1,25,000 annual exemption) plus 4% cess. Check current official rules and your own circumstances before making a filing or financial decision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is Capital Gains Tax Estimator India (Equity LTCG 12.5% / STCG 20%) completely free to use without registration?
Yes. Every tool on Easy Tools Today is 100% free with no paywall, no sign-up, and no subscription required.
2. Are the numbers or files I enter uploaded to any server?
Calculations and file processing run in this browser tab. The tool does not send working inputs or files to our hosting server.
3. What should I check before using the result?
Check current official rules and your own circumstances before making a filing or financial decision. Reference: Income Tax Department India — Sections 111A, 112A & 112.