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Short-Term Capital Gain Calculator

Calculate Short-Term Capital Gains

Calculate your short-term capital gains tax on sale of assets held for less than 36 months (or 12 months for shares). Get accurate tax liability with indexation benefits.

Enter Asset Details

Fill in the fields below to calculate your short-term capital gain

Purchase Details

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Total cost of acquisition including brokerage, stamp duty, etc.
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Capital expenditure on improvements made to the asset

Sale Details

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Net sale consideration received
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Indexation (For Real Estate)

Indexation benefit is available for short-term capital gains on real estate

CII for the year of purchase (FY 2023-24: 348, FY 2022-23: 331, FY 2021-22: 317)
CII for the year of sale (Current: 348 for FY 2023-24)

Your Short-Term Capital Gain

Enter your asset details and click "Calculate Capital Gain" to see the breakdown.

Detailed gain calculation Indexed cost (if applicable) Tax liability breakdown

What is Short-Term Capital Gain?

Short-term capital gain arises from the sale of capital assets held for a short period:

  • Shares/Equity: Held for ≤ 12 months
  • Real Estate: Held for ≤ 24 months
  • Gold/Other: Held for ≤ 36 months

Tax Rates for STCG

  • Shares (STT Paid): 15% + Cess
  • Other Assets: As per income tax slab
  • Real Estate: Taxed at normal slab rates
  • Indexation: Available for real estate

Important Notes

  • Indexation adjusts purchase cost for inflation
  • STT paid shares get lower tax rate of 15%
  • Gain is added to total income and taxed accordingly
  • Exemptions available under Section 54, 54F, etc.