Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding taxation of long-term capital gains
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding taxation of long-term capital gains(LTCG) proposed in Finance Bill, 2018-reg, ( This article is the press release of Income Tax Department - FAQ regarding taxation of long term capital gains - Budget India 2018 dated 4th Feb, 2018 ) Under the existing regime, long term capital gains arising from transfer of long term capital assets, being equity shares of a company or a unit of equity oriented fund or a unit of business trust, is exempt from income-tax under clause (38) of section 10 of the Act. However, transactions in such long-term capital assets are liable to securities transaction tax (STT). Consequently, this regime is inherently biased against manufacturing and has encouraged diversion of investment to financial assets. It has also led to significant erosion in the tax base resulting in revenue loss. The problem has been further compounded by abusive use of tax arbitrage opportunities created by these exemptions. 2. In order to mi