Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) arise when you sell investment assets (stocks, mutual funds, property, bonds) held for more than specified holding periods (1-3 years depending on asset type) at profit. India provides favorable tax treatment for long-term gains: equity shares/mutual fund units attract 20% tax with indexation benefit reducing inflation impact, property held over 2 years attracts 20% tax with indexation, and gold held over 3 years attracts 20% tax. The indexation benefit calculates inflation-adjusted cost, significantly reducing taxable gains especially for assets held 5+ years. This calculator determines your exact LTCG tax liability considering holding period, asset type, purchase price, sale price, and indexation factors. For investors and property owners planning asset sales, understanding LTCG taxation through this calculator helps optimize timing and pricing strategies to minimize tax impact. Many taxpayers miss indexation benefits or hold assets unnecessarily long, missing better investment opportunities. The Finance Act 2024 introduced new LTCG provisions, making regular update and recalculation important for accurate compliance.