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Short-Term Capital Gains as Sole Income: Understanding Your Tax Liability
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Short-Term Capital Gains: Tax Rules & HUF Benefits Explained for Investors
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02-03-2026, 16:30
Short-Term Capital Gains: Tax Rules & HUF Benefits Explained for Investors
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Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) from listed equity shares sold within 12 months are taxed at a flat 20% plus 4% cess if STT is paid.
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Resident individuals with no other income can adjust STCG against the Basic Exemption Limit (Rs. 2.5 lakh old regime, Rs. 4 lakh new regime).
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Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) from shares held over 12 months are taxed at 10% for profits exceeding Rs. 1 lakh, without indexation benefit.
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Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) is a separate taxpayer with its own PAN and exemption limits, allowing for tax planning.
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Income generated from HUF's own funds is taxed in the HUF's hands, but personal money diverted without proper structure may lead to clubbing rules.
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