Tax Calculators

Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Compute short-term or long-term capital gains tax on equity, mutual funds, debt and property.

About the calculator

What is the Capital Gains Tax Calculator?

The Capital Gains Tax Calculator is a free online tool that helps you make informed decisions about your money. Enter your numbers and the calculator gives you instant, accurate results.

Use it to compare scenarios, plan goals and validate assumptions — all without signing up.

Formula used
  • Equity LTCG
    10% on gains > ₹1 lakh per year (held >12 months)
  • Equity STCG
    15% on gain (held ≤12 months)
  • Property LTCG
    20% with indexation (held >24 months)

Why use the Capital Gains Tax Calculator?

Financial planning works only when it's specific. The Capital Gains Tax Calculator converts assumptions into concrete numbers — so you can choose between scenarios with confidence rather than guesswork.

How it helps

By tweaking inputs and instantly seeing the impact, you build intuition for how the underlying variables interact. This is far more useful than abstract formulas alone.

What to remember

Calculators show possible outcomes based on the assumptions you provide. Real-world results may vary; review your plan periodically and adjust as your income, goals and circumstances evolve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Long Term Capital Gain — applies when assets are held beyond specified period.
Equity LTCG up to ₹1L per FY is tax-free.
All gains taxed at slab regardless of holding period.
Yes — paid at trade execution; doesn't reduce capital gains tax.
Cost indexed using CII; reduces taxable LTCG.
Yes — short-term losses offset both STCG and LTCG; long-term losses offset only LTCG.

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