How to compute short-term capital gain?

Category: FAQs on Capital Gains

Short-term capital gain arising on account of transfer of short-term capital asset is computed as follows:

 

Particulars Rs.
Full value of consideration (i.e., Sales value of the asset) XXXXX
Less: Expenditure incurred wholly and exclusively in connection with transfer of capital asset (E.g., brokerage, commission, etc.)  

(XXXXX)

Net Sale Consideration XXXXX
Less: Cost of acquisition (i.e., the purchase price of the capital asset) (XXXXX)
Less: Cost of improvement (i.e., post purchase capital expenses incurred  on  addition/improvement to the capital asset)  

(XXXXX)

Short-Term Capital Gain XXXXX

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