Ltcg tax

House becomes long-term asset after two years

House becomes long-term asset after two years

2 min read . 07 Jul 2019

LTCG tax on equity is unfair and can hit India’s growth story

LTCG tax on equity is unfair and can hit India’s growth story

2 min read . 03 Jul 2019

Some of the industry leaders had also in their pre-Budget meeting told the finance minister to withdraw it as they already pay securities transaction tax

Tax on capital gains may continue this year, rise from 10% unlikely: Report

2 min read . 26 Jun 2019

Invest up to ₹50 lakh in capital gains bonds, get LTCG tax break

Invest up to ₹50 lakh in capital gains bonds, get LTCG tax break

1 min read . 19 Jun 2019

Opinion | It’s not always possible to claim exemption without investing in CGAS

Opinion | It’s not always possible to claim exemption without investing in CGAS

3 min read . 11 Mar 2019

If unlisted shares are held for over 24 months, gains qualify as LTCG

If unlisted shares are held for over 24 months, gains qualify as LTCG

3 min read . 04 Mar 2019

How LTCG tax is charged on real estate and equity investments

How LTCG tax is charged on real estate and equity investments

1 min read . 11 Feb 2019

Now, you can buy two houses and save LTCG tax

Now, you can buy two houses and save LTCG tax

2 min read . 09 Feb 2019

For the salaried individuals, this year a standard deduction of up to ₹40,000 was introduced in lieu of transport allowance and reimbursement of medical expenses. Photo: Sudhir Shetty | HT

Income tax changes in 2018: Key things to know

2 min read . 29 Dec 2018

The BSE midcap index slipped 14.42% while the smallcap index slid 24% in contrast to a 5% rise in Sensex this year so far. Graphic: Mint

BSE midcap, smallcap indexes see steepest fall in 7 years

3 min read . 22 Dec 2018

While the HUL-GSK merger will not be taxable, GlaxoSmithKline’s subsequent sale of its 5.7% stake in the merged entity will be. Photo: AFP

GlaxoSmithKline stake sale in GSK-HUL may attract LTCG tax

1 min read . 04 Dec 2018

In case of sale of a residential house, exemptions under Sections 54EC and 54GB of the Act are identical. Photo: iStock

LTCG computation same for residential house, plot

1 min read . 12 Nov 2018

The reinvestment of gains/sale proceeds in the purchase of new shares does not enjoy any tax exemption. Photo: iStock

Share sale proceeds reinvested to purchase new shares don’t enjoy any tax exemption

2 min read . 05 Nov 2018

You can set off long-term capital loss against LTCG earned in next 8 FYs

2 min read . 29 Oct 2018

In a recent decision, the Madras high court held that since the construction of the new house was completed after the date of sale of the old asset, the construction qualified for the purposes of capital gain exemption. Photo: Indranil Bhoumik/Mint

LTCG exemption on building new house tricky

3 min read . 25 Oct 2018

IPOs, FPOs, ESoPs exempt from STT for availing concessional LTCG tax

2 min read . 07 Oct 2018

You can claim exemption from such LTCG by reinvesting the sales proceeds into one residential property in India within specified timelines and subject to satisfaction of other conditions. Photo: iStockphoto

Listed preference shares held for 12 months qualify for LTCG

2 min read . 27 Aug 2018

Experts suggest taking professional help to file income tax returns if you have made gains from bitcoins. Photo: iStockphoto

How to pay tax on bitcoin gains

2 min read . 15 Jul 2018

LTCG tax on mutual fund investments differs from one fund type to another—both the definition of the period that qualifies as long term as well as the tax rate that applies. Photo: iStock

Equity mutual funds qualify for LTCG tax in 1 year, debt funds in 3 years

2 min read . 07 Jun 2018

Term of the day: Indexed cost of acquisition

1 min read . 15 May 2018