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Short Term Capital Gains Calculator

Calculate STCG tax at 15% for equity or slab for other assets.

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Frequently asked questions

What qualifies as short-term for equity?

Holding period ≤ 12 months for listed equity shares and equity-oriented mutual funds.

Is STCG taxed even if total income is below the slab?

For equity STCG: yes at 15% (or 20% post-Jul 2024). For other STCG, you can use unused basic exemption limit to reduce taxable gain.

What changed in July 2024?

STCG on equity raised from 15% to 20%. LTCG on equity raised from 10% to 12.5% with exemption increased to ₹1.25L.

Can I offset STCG with losses?

Yes — STCL can offset both STCG and LTCG. Any unused STCL can be carried forward for 8 years.