The Indian government has updated the capital gains tax rates for equity shares and mutual funds, effective from July 23, 2024. Short-term capital gains (STCG) are now taxed at 20% (an increase from the previous 15%), while long-term capital gains (LTCG) are now taxed at 12.5% (up from 10%). Discover how to file your Income Tax Return (ITR) with a date-wise breakdown, the responsibilities of brokers, and tips for saving on taxes.

Investors in the stock market must comprehend capital gains tax. This blog offers practical tips to reduce or prevent taxes on your stock market profits in addition to explaining Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) and Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG). Find out how to be tax-efficient while increasing your profits.

This blog explains why taxpayers with capital gains are receiving Section 87A rebate notices. Learn about eligibility, common mistakes, and how to respond to income tax notices effectively.

When selling or transferring property, this blog offers a thorough guidance on how to reduce or eliminate capital gains tax. It discusses a number of legal tactics, including using the Capital Gains Account Scheme, investing in capital gains bonds, reinvesting in residential real estate, and balancing capital gains with losses. The advantages of giving family members property as gifts and deducting costs for renovation and transfer are also covered in the blog.

By declaring that no structural modifications to the capital gains tax system are under consideration, the government has reassured private investors and High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs). This ruling, which was announced on January 22, 2025, gives investors much-needed confidence and guarantees stability in India's tax system. The blog discusses the basics of capital gains tax, making a distinction between short-term capital gains (STCG) and long-term capital gains (LTCG), and stressing the significance of the government's resolve to preserve the current framework. Stability in tax policy, the maintenance of investment incentives, and increased market trust are important lessons learned that guarantee investors may smoothly organize their finances.

Both citizens and non-resident individuals will be impacted by the substantial changes to the capital gains tax structure brought about by the Indian Union Budget 2024. The changes, including uniform tax rates, TDS adjustments, and investment ramifications, are covered in detail in this blog. Learn how to modify tactics to conform to the most recent rules.

Selling assets such as stocks, mutual funds, or real estate during a brief holding period results in short-term capital gains, or STCG. The STCG taxation regulations, their effects, and the most recent revisions for 2024 are examined in this blog. Stricter crypto transaction monitoring, simplified ITR forms, updated STT rates, and improved reporting for high-value transactions are among of the major changes. Discover how to compute STCG, comprehend tax ramifications, and investigate methods for efficiently reducing tax obligations.

This blog explores Sections 54 and 54F of the Indian Income Tax Act and explains how they exempt individuals and HUFs from paying taxes on capital gains when they reinvest them in residential real estate. To ensure clarity for taxpayers, the essay also discusses frequent disagreements, court rulings, and helpful advice for claiming exemptions.

Property sellers are prohibited by Section 50C of the Income Tax Act from undervaluing real estate transactions in order to avoid paying taxes. If the stamp duty value is more than the real consideration, this clause treats it as the considered selling price. This blog offers a thorough explanation of Section 50C's operation, as well as its consequences for capital gains, exemptions, dispute settlement procedures, and the safe harbor limits that have been included in more recent modifications.

The Union Budget 2024 introduces several critical changes to the Indian income tax structure, set to take effect from October 1, 2024. These updates include a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT), new TDS rates on government bonds, higher taxes on specific transactions, and revised capital gains tax rates. The standard deduction for salaried employees has also been increased. This blog breaks down each of these changes, helping taxpayers understand the impact on their financial planning and compliance

This blog post explores the nuances of indexation benefits for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in India, highlighting the differences between residents and NRIs, and providing guidance on how to plan investments to minimize tax liability.

The Budget 2024 has introduced significant changes to the taxation of long-term capital gains on property sales. This blog post explains the impact of eliminating indexation benefits on property sales and investments, and what it means for property owners and investors.