LTCG Tax on Rs 1 Lakh Profit
Rs 1 lakh in long-term capital gains is fully exempt from tax — it falls within the Rs 1.25 lakh annual exemption.
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Capital Gain/Loss
₹1,00,000
LTCG
Tax Rate
12.5%
LTCG rate
Exemption Used
₹1,00,000
of Rs 1.25L limit
Tax Owed
₹0
Within exemption!
Estimates assume this is your only capital gain for the FY. Actual tax depends on total gains, losses, and carry-forward. For exact FIFO-based calculation, upload your tradebook.
How This Tax Is Calculated
Long-term capital gains up to Rs 1.25 lakh per financial year are completely tax-free on listed equity shares. Since Rs 1 lakh is below this threshold, no LTCG tax is owed. However, you must still report this gain in your ITR.
Tax Breakdown
Key Rules That Apply
- 1LTCG exemption limit: Rs 1.25 lakh per person per FY
- 2LTCG rate above exemption: 12.5%
- 3Holding period must exceed 12 months for long-term
- 4FIFO method is mandatory for calculating gains
How to Reduce This Tax
- This gain is already tax-free under the Rs 1.25L exemption
- Consider gain harvesting: book gains up to Rs 1.25L each year to reset cost basis
- Use TaxHarvestLab to check your remaining exemption after existing realized gains
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Common questions about this tax amount
Is Rs 1 lakh LTCG taxable?
No. Long-term capital gains up to Rs 1.25 lakh per financial year are fully exempt from tax on listed equity shares.
Do I need to report Rs 1 lakh LTCG in my ITR?
Yes. All capital gains must be reported in your income tax return, even if they fall within the exemption limit.
What if I have other LTCG gains this year?
The Rs 1.25 lakh exemption applies to your total LTCG for the financial year. If your other gains push the total above Rs 1.25 lakh, the excess is taxed at 12.5%.