Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Estimate capital gains, applicable tax, indexation impact and net sale proceeds when selling a property in India.

Transaction Inputs

1. Purchase Details & Date

payments Property Purchase Price

₹

calendar_month Purchase Date

receipt_long Purchase Expenses (Stamp Duty, Reg)

₹

home_repair_service Capital Improvements / Renovation

₹

Improvement Date / FY

2. Sale Details & Date

sell Property Sale Price

₹

event_available Sale Date

handshake Selling Expenses (Brokerage, Legal)

₹

3. Tax Rules & Indexation

person Taxpayer Category

account_balance Tax Regime / Rule Set

trending_up Apply Indexation Benefit (CII)

edit_note Manual Tax Rate %

calculate Health & Education Cess

Total Capital Gains Tax

LTCG (12.5%)

₹ 4.13 Lakh

Taxable Capital Gain: ₹ 33.00 Lakh. Holding Period: 9 yrs 3 mos (LTCG). Net Proceeds After Tax: ₹ 83.88 Lakh.

NOTE:

Verify the final tax computation with official IT Department guidance.

Total Tax Payable

₹ 4.13 Lakh

Effective Rate: 12.50%

Net Sale Proceeds

₹ 83.88 Lakh

After Tax & Expenses

Taxable Capital Gain

₹ 33.00 Lakh

Net Gain

Net Sale Value

₹ 88.00 Lakh

Price less selling costs

Cost of Acquisition

₹ 55.00 Lakh

Purchase + Expenses

Holding Period

9.3 Yrs

Long-Term (LTCG)

Tax Computation Breakdown

Property Sale Price ₹ 90,00,000

Less: Selling Expenses (Brokerage / Legal) -₹ 2,00,000

                        Net Sale Consideration
                        ₹ 88,00,000
                    

Less: Cost of Acquisition (Purchase + Reg) -₹ 52,00,000

Less: Capital Improvement Costs -₹ 3,00,000

Indexation Adjustment (CII Benefit) Indexed Cost: ₹ 0

                        Taxable Capital Gain
                        ₹ 33,00,000
                    

Base Capital Gains Tax (12.5%) ₹ 4,12,500

Add: Health & Education Cess (4%) +₹ 0

                        Total Tax Payable
                        ₹ 4,12,500
                    

Capital Gains Insights

ℹ️ Rule Applied: Long-Term Capital Gain (LTCG) evaluated post 23 July 2024 budget amendment.
ℹ️ Net Proceeds: After paying ₹ 2.00 Lakh in selling expenses and ₹ 4.13 Lakh tax, your net bank payout is ₹ 83.88 Lakh.

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Important Tax Disclaimer: This calculator provides an indicative estimate based on the inputs and tax rules configured. Capital gains taxation depends on the asset, acquisition and transfer dates, taxpayer status, applicable law, exemptions, surcharge, cess and other facts. Verify the final computation with official Income Tax Department guidance or a qualified tax professional.

This calculator is an indicative planning tool and is not a substitute for tax advice or tax filing. Capital gains taxation depends on the asset, acquisition and transfer dates, taxpayer status, applicable provisions, eligible costs, indexation rules, exemptions, surcharge and cess. Tax rules can change. Verify the applicable provisions and final computation with the Income Tax Department or a qualified tax professional before relying on the result.

How Capital Gains Tax on Property Is Calculated

Calculating capital gains on real estate involves computing net sale consideration, subtracting acquisition and improvement costs, evaluating holding period eligibility, and applying the applicable statutory tax rate.

Step 1

Calculate Net Sale Value

Deduct brokerage, legal, and documentation expenses from the full property sale price.

Step 2

Determine Cost of Acquisition

Combine original purchase price, stamp duty, registration fees, and capital renovation costs.

Step 3

Evaluate Holding Period & CII

Holding over 24 months qualifies as LTCG. Check indexation eligibility under current or grandfathered provisions.

Step 4

Compute Tax & Net Proceeds

Apply the applicable tax rate, add cess/surcharge, and compute net sale proceeds left in hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current LTCG tax rate on property in India?

Under Union Budget 2024 changes, long-term capital gains (LTCG) on property transfers post 23 July 2024 are taxed at 12.5% without indexation (or 20% with indexation for properties acquired prior to 23 July 2024 by resident individuals).

How is holding period calculated for property capital gains?

Holding period is the exact duration between property acquisition date and transfer date. Properties held for over 24 months qualify as Long-Term Capital Assets.

What costs can be deducted from sale price for capital gains?

Deductible costs include purchase price, stamp duty, registration fees, legal expenses, eligible capital improvement costs, and brokerage paid on purchase and sale.