Capital Gains Tax If Sold After 6 Months
6 months is still short-term. Profits are taxed at 20%. You're halfway to the 12-month LTCG threshold.
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Quick Tax Calculator for Capital Gains Tax If Sold After 6 Months
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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
At 6 months, you're halfway to the long-term threshold. If your stock is profitable and you don't urgently need to sell, waiting another 6 months could save you 7.5% in tax rate (from 20% STCG to 12.5% LTCG) plus potentially the Rs 1.25 lakh exemption.
Tax Breakdown
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Key Rules That Apply
- 16 months = Short-term (need 12+ months for long-term)
- 2STCG rate: 20% flat
- 36 more months of holding → LTCG at 12.5% + Rs 1.25L exemption
- 4Potential tax savings by waiting: 7.5% rate reduction + exemption
How to Reduce This Tax
- If gain is under Rs 1.25L, waiting 6 months makes it entirely tax-free
- Offset with short-term losses if you must sell now
- Use TaxHarvestLab to see exact lot dates and holding periods
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Common questions about this holding period
Is 6 months long-term or short-term?
Short-term. For listed equities, the holding period must exceed 12 months to qualify as long-term.
How much can I save by waiting?
On a Rs 1 lakh gain: selling now costs Rs 20,000 (STCG). Waiting 6 months for LTCG: Rs 0 tax (within exemption). Saving: Rs 20,000.
What if the stock price drops while I wait?
This is an investment decision, not a tax decision. TaxHarvestLab calculates tax impact — investment timing is your call.