Badshah says that the hike in capital gains taxation is an adverse development, but given the high growth trajectory of domestic equities, it shouldn't be a major worry
The budgetary provisions on the taxation of capital gains could help foster change in trading behaviour and address inequality
The income tax department on Wednesday issued a FAQ on changes in the capital gains tax saying the idea behind it was to simplify the tax structure and promote ease of compliance. The holding period for various asset classes for the purpose of short- and long-term capital gains tax has been rationalised. The holding period of all listed assets will be now one year for the purpose of long-term capital gains tax (LTCG). Therefore, for listed units of business trusts (ReITs, InVITs) holding period is reduced from 36 months to 12 months. The holding period of gold, unlisted securities (other than unlisted shares) is also reduced from 36 months to 24 months for calculating LTCG. The holding period of immovable property and unlisted shares remains the same as earlier i.e. 24 months. "Simplification of any tax structure has benefits of ease of compliance viz computation, filing, maintenance of records. This also removes the differential rates for various classes of assets," the income tax
The administration of the income-tax department is in a poor shape today. Taxpayer appeals have piled up for the past five years with zero accountability by the tax department
ITC gained 3.8 per cent as there were no changes in the taxes related to tobacco products
Big changes in the capital gains tax announced in Union Budget 2024. Watch to see what’s new and how it affects you!
Short-term capital gains declarations had also been increasing after the pandemic
Short-term capital gains tax raised to 20%, long term to 12.5%
Market pundits also expect some changes in the tax treatment of gains arising from trades in the futures & options (F&O) segment
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
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.
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
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
In India, no tax has to be paid on inheriting gold, but its sale triggers 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.
The profit you get when you sell an item that has appreciated in value is subject to capital gains tax
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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
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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