Page 2 - Capital Gains Tax

Capital gains tax rejig on share sale in Modi 3.0 budget can spook markets

Market pundits also expect some changes in the tax treatment of gains arising from trades in the futures & options (F&O) segment

Budget 2024: Industry hopes for capital gains tax relief from Centre

Capital gains taxes can range from 10 per cent to as high as 30 per cent, depending on the holding period, which spans from one to three years

Gifting shares? Bombay HC ruling clarifies capital gains tax treatment

This judgment, delivered in the case of Jai Trust vs. Union of India, clarifies the tax implications surrounding capital gains arising from gifted financial assets.

Gifted shares may escape capital gains tax if HC ruling sets precedent

The court held that a gift is a voluntary transfer and does not require consideration. Only when there is consideration received can profit or gain be measured

FM's clarification on capital gains tax could see markets recover on Monday

Ambareesh Baliga, an independent market analyst believes the markets want 'more of the same' in terms of income tax-related policies - continuity amid a stable regime

Section 54F: Avoid capital gains tax on jewellery sale with house buy

In India, no tax has to be paid on inheriting gold, but its sale triggers capital gains tax

Start-up founder? Here's how you can save on capital gains tax

If you are a start-up founder in India and have secured an exit for your business, here's how you can reinvest your money to potentially save on capital gains tax.

Capital gains tax: When do you have to pay it, how is it calculated

The profit you get when you sell an item that has appreciated in value is subject to capital gains tax

Attractive spreads drive arbitrage funds to better returns in 2023

Staged strong comeback last year, stole march over debt funds to post best performance in 8 years

The capital gains tax conundrum

Capital gains tax suffers from varied tax rates or holding periods for different types of instruments even though they fall within the same asset class

Tax tribunal allows capital gain exemption in case of house purchase

Exemption allowed even if agreement to buy new house is signed before selling the old one: ITAT

In a bid to curb inequality, India eyes higher capital gains tax for rich

India's reliance on indirect taxes - levies on consumption - rather than direct taxes on capital is often cited by economists as the main culprit behind the country's poor getting left behind

Government eyes higher capital gains tax for rich to curb inequality

The government tried to address this issue partially in the recent budget by taxing debt funds at the income tax rate

Finance Bill: How will new Mutual Fund rules impact investors from April 1?

New Mutual Fund rules: All existing investments and new investments made in debt MFs before March 31 will not be affected by the proposed mutual fund tax change

Govt likely to put on hold proposal to revamp the capital gains tax regime

Given global uncertainties, rejigging the tax regime may affect market sentiment

Sensex ends 158 pts up on Budget day after 2000 pts-swing, Nifty near 17600

CLOSING BELL: Broader markets were unable to recover from the intra-day lows with BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices dropping up to 1 per cent

Tax harvesting: Strategy for offsetting losses that needs careful planning

Equity investors should go for the strategy before March 31 and reduce their liability on capital gains

Capital gains tax should be rationalised; need simpler ITR form: Experts

The Budget should bring in a simpler income tax return form for assessees having only capital gains or dividend or interest income, along with simplification of the capital gains tax regime, experts said. Under the income tax law, gains arising on the transfer of capital assets -- both movable and immovable -- are charged to tax under the head 'Capital Gains'. The tax rate is different for different asset classes. Also, depending on the period of holding, the income is classified as short or long-term capital gains and taxed accordingly. With capital markets in India growing at an exponential pace and companies taking the IPO route to raise funds, there is widespread demand that the capital gains tax structure be streamlined. Deloitte India Partner Rohinton Sidhwa said the holding periods for different types of assets and the number of tax rates for different types of capital assets should be reduced to a maximum of 1-2 periods or rates (along with related surcharges). "Economic a

Capital gains tax: A capital conundrum

Defenders of preferential tax treatment argue that capital gains tax is a form of "double taxation" as corporate profits are taxed as ordinary income

Budget may not be right time to restructure capital gains tax: Revenue secy

There's no need for having so many buckets under the capital gains tax structure or so many different permutations and combinations, says Tarun Bajaj