STCG Tax on Rs 50,000 Profit
Rs 50,000 in STCG is taxed at a flat 20% — that's Rs 10,000. There is no exemption for short-term gains.
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Capital Gain/Loss
₹50,000
STCG
Tax Rate
20.0%
STCG rate
Tax Owed
₹10,000
Effective rate: 20.0%
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
Short-term capital gains on listed equities are taxed at a flat 20% with no exemption limit. On Rs 50,000, the tax is Rs 10,000. The only way to reduce STCG tax is by offsetting with capital losses.
Tax Breakdown
Key Rules That Apply
- 1STCG rate: 20% flat (no exemption, no slab benefit)
- 2Applies to shares held 12 months or less
- 3STCL can offset STCG to reduce tax
- 4No carry-forward benefit for STCG exemption (there is none)
How to Reduce This Tax
- Harvest short-term losses from other holdings to offset this gain
- If possible, hold for 12+ months to convert to LTCG (12.5% rate, plus Rs 1.25L exemption)
- Use TaxHarvestLab to find loss harvesting opportunities in your portfolio
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Common questions about this tax amount
What is STCG tax on Rs 50,000?
Rs 10,000. Short-term capital gains are taxed at a flat 20% with no exemption.
Can I avoid STCG by holding longer?
If you hold for more than 12 months, the gain becomes LTCG and is taxed at only 12.5% above Rs 1.25 lakh — often resulting in zero tax.
Can losses reduce my STCG?
Yes. Short-term capital losses can directly offset STCG. Long-term capital losses cannot offset STCG.