About this tool
Estimate a listed-equity capital-gains scenario using the purchase, sale and holding assumptions shown. Read the gain and estimated tax separately, and keep transaction records available for an individual tax review.
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मुख्य इनपुट और नियंत्रण हिंदी में देखने के लिए ऊपर “🇮🇳 हिंदी में देखें” चुनें। गणना और फ़ाइल प्रोसेसिंग इसी ब्राउज़र टैब में होती है; टूल आपके इनपुट हमारी होस्टिंग पर नहीं भेजता।
Features
- Work with Total Purchase Cost (incl. Brokerage/Stamp Duty) (₹); Total Sale Consideration (Net of Expenses) (₹).
- Asset & Holding Category: choose from Listed Equity / Equity MF — Long Term (>12 Months, 12.5% above ₹1.25L); Listed Equity / Equity MF — Short Term (≤12 Months, 20% u/s 111A); Property / Gold / Unlisted — Long Term (>24 Months, 12.5% u/s 112).
- Review Total Capital Gain; Sec 112A Exemption (₹1.25L); Taxable Gain @ 12.5% in the result breakdown.
Benefits
- Compare acquisition and sale values in one breakdown.
- Separate the gain calculation from the selected tax treatment.
Who should use this tool?
- Investors reviewing a transaction example.
- Accountants checking an equity-gains worksheet.
How to use
- Complete the labelled fields for your scenario, including Total Purchase Cost (incl. Brokerage/Stamp Duty) (₹); Total Sale Consideration (Net of Expenses) (₹). Use the units shown beside each field.
- Choose Asset & Holding Category to match the situation you want to check.
- Select Calculate / Run Tool and review Estimated Capital Gains Tax (incl. 4% Cess) and Total Capital Gain; Sec 112A Exemption (₹1.25L).
- Check the assumptions and limitations below. Adjust a value to compare scenarios, then copy or download the result you need.
Try these worked examples
| Scenario | Example inputs | Example result |
|---|---|---|
| Listed Equity LTCG: Buy ₹5L, Sell ₹8.5L (Gain ₹3.5L) | Asset & Holding Category: Listed Equity / Equity MF — Long Term (>12 Months, 12.5% above ₹1.25L)Total Purchase Cost (incl. Brokerage/Stamp Duty) (₹): 500000Total Sale Consideration (Net of Expenses) (₹): 850000 | ₹29,250 |
| Listed Equity STCG: Buy ₹3L, Sell ₹4L (Gain ₹1L) | Asset & Holding Category: Listed Equity / Equity MF — Short Term (≤12 Months, 20% u/s 111A)Total Purchase Cost (incl. Brokerage/Stamp Duty) (₹): 300000Total Sale Consideration (Net of Expenses) (₹): 400000 | ₹20,800 |
Reference and processing
Income Tax Department India — Sections 111A, 112A & 112 · Listed applicability: AY 2026-27
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FAQs
Does this replace a complete capital-gains statement?
A complete statement may need multiple transactions, losses, corporate actions, dates and special circumstances. Use this as a scenario estimate and reconcile it with the full records.
Which inputs do I need for Capital Gains Tax Estimator India (Equity LTCG 12.5% / STCG 20%)?
Use Asset & Holding Category; Total Purchase Cost (incl. Brokerage/Stamp Duty) (₹); Total Sale Consideration (Net of Expenses) (₹). The built-in examples show how those fields fit together.
What should I check before using this result?
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.
What happens to the information I enter?
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