Tax
Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Estimate STCG / LTCG tax under the revised post-Budget 2024 Indian rules.
Asset & values
Asset type
2.0 years
LTCG tax
₹22,750
Net gain ₹2,77,250
- Capital gain
- ₹3,00,000
- Exemption
- ₹1,25,000
- Taxable amount
- ₹1,75,000
- Effective rate
- 12.50%
- Cess (4%)
- ₹875
Based on Indian rules effective 23 July 2024. Actual filing may vary; consult a tax advisor.
Formula
How the math works
Tax = (Gain − Exemption) × applicable rate + 4% cess
- Equity STCG
- 20% (from 23 Jul 2024)
- Equity LTCG
- 12.5% above ₹1.25 L per year
- Property / Gold LTCG
- 12.5% without indexation
- Debt MF (post Apr-2023)
- Slab rate — always
Method
How it works
- 1
Pick the asset type — equity, debt, unlisted shares, property or gold.
- 2
Enter purchase price, sale price and holding period.
- 3
For assets taxed at slab, enter your applicable slab rate.
- 4
CalcPe applies the correct rate & exemption and adds 4% cess.
Worked example
A quick walkthrough
Inputs
Equity MF bought for ₹5 L, sold for ₹8 L after 3 years.
Steps
- Gain = ₹3 L (Long-term, >12 months)
- Exemption = ₹1.25 L → taxable ₹1.75 L
- Tax = 12.5% × 1.75 L = ₹21,875 + 4% cess = ₹22,750
Result
LTCG tax ≈ ₹22,750 · net gain ≈ ₹2,77,250.
Why use it
Why CalcPe’s Capital Gains Tax Calculator
- Latest Budget 2024 rules baked in.
- Handles equity, debt, property, gold and unlisted shares.
- Automatically applies ₹1.25 L equity LTCG exemption.
- Adds 4% Health & Education cess.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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