What is the Capital Gains Tax Calculator? A capital gains calculator estimates the tax on selling an investment, using the holding period and rates that apply to shares and equity funds, gold and property, or debt funds.
How to use the Capital Gains Tax Calculator
- Choose what you sold.
- Enter the buying and selling price.
- Enter how many months you held it.
- Add your tax slab, and any equity exemption already used this year.
Frequently asked questions
What are the LTCG and STCG rates on equity?
For sales from 23 July 2024: long-term (held over 12 months) 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh a year; short-term 20%. Plus 4% cess.
How are debt funds taxed?
Debt funds bought from 1 April 2023 are taxed at your slab rate however long you hold them.
What about property and gold?
Long-term after 24 months at 12.5% without indexation. Property bought before 23 July 2024 can instead use 20% with indexation if that is lower.
Results are estimates based on the inputs you enter, not guaranteed returns or financial advice.