Tuesday 13 February 2018

FAQs on Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) Tax

FAQs on Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) Tax

FAQs on Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) Tax

The government of India has introduced 10 % tax on Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) on equity shares and units of equity mutual funds in the budget 2018. The income arising from the sale of equity or equity mutual funds will be taxed at 10% if the amount of gains is exceeding Rs. 1 lakh. However, the profit earned up to January 31, 2018, will be grandfathered.  



 
FAQs on Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) Tax

Following to the above budget announcement, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding taxation of long term capital gains (LTCG) proposed in Finance Bill, 2018. Here is the summary of some FAQs.


What is the meaning of long term capital gains (LTCG)?

Long term capital gains (LTCG) mean gains arising from the transfer of long-term capital asset. The proposed new long term capital gains tax shall apply to the following assets
a) Equity Shares in a company listed on a recognised stock exchange
b) Unit of an equity oriented fund
c) Unit of a business trust
The assets should be held for a minimum period of twelve months.

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What is the point of chargeability of the tax?

The LTCG tax will be applicable only upon transfer of the long term capital asset on or after April 1, 2018.

What is the method for calculation of LTCG?

The Long Term Capital Gains will be calculated by subtracting the cost of acquisition from the sales consideration.


Whether the cost of acquisition will be inflation indexed?

The benefit of inflation indexation of the cost of acquisition would not be available for calculating LTCG (long term capital gains) under the new proposed LTCG tax.

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What is the date of commencement of the new LTCG tax?

The new LTCG tax will be applicable on transfer made on or after April 1, 2018.

What will be the tax treatment of LTCG accrued on or after April 1, 2018?

The long term capital gains (LTCG) exceeding Rs. 1 lakh arising from the sale of equity or equity mutual funds after April 1, 2018, will be taxed at 10 percent.


What will be the tax treatment of accrued gains up to January 31, 2018?

The gains accrued up to January 31, 2018, will be exempted.

What will be the tax treatment of transfer of equity shares between February 1, 2018, and March 31, 2018?

The transfer made between February 1, 2018, and March 31, 2018, will be eligible for exemption under clause (38) of section 10 of the Act.


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What is the date from which the holding period will be counted?

The holding period will be counted from the date of acquisition.

Whether tax will be deducted at source in case of gains by the resident tax payer?

No. The tax will not be deducted at source from the payment of LTCG.

What will be the treatment of long term capital loss arising during the period February 1, 2018, and March 31, 2018?

The long term capital loss arising during the period February 1, 2018, and March 31, 2018, will not be allowed to be set off or carried forward.


What will be the treatment of long term capital loss arising from a transfer made on or after April 1, 2018?

Long term capital loss arising from a transfer made on or after April 1, 2018, will be allowed to be set-off against any other long term capital gains (LTCG). Unabsorbed loss can be carried forward to subsequent eight years for set-off against long term capital gains (LTCG).


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FAQs on Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) Tax




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