Taxation on Long Term Capital Gains
In Finance Bill 2018 , Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitely introduced long term capital gains tax on sale of listed equity shares or Equity oriented mutual funds . Here's simplified implications of this provision. Highlights of the provision: 10% Tax to be levied on Long Term Capital Gains on sale of listed equity shares or Equity Oriented Mutual Funds of more than ₹ 1,00,000/- w.e.f F.Y. 18-19 (A.Y. 19-20): This means no tax would be levied if you sold your long term investments on or before 31.03.2018. Gains till 31.01.2018 are grandfathered: This means any gains till 31.01.2018 will not be consider for calculation of Long Term Capital Gains. How to calculate Long Term Capital Gains: Sale Consideration – Deemed Cost Deemed Cost: Higher of [Actual Purchase Cost or Day’s High Price /Closing NAV (In case of Mutual Funds) as on 31.01.2018] - Applicable only for securities purchased before 01.02.2018. There is no change in calculations o...