Calculate Short-Term Capital Gains tax on equity sold within 12 months. 20% flat tax rate with no exemption.
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Total Sale Value
₹ 1,500
Total Cost (incl. charges)
₹ 1,000
Short-Term Gain (STCG)
₹ 500
STCG Tax @ 20%
₹ 100
Post-tax Proceeds
₹ 1,400
Note: STCG on equity is taxed at 20% flat rate with no exemption limit.
Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) tax applies when you sell equity shares or equity-oriented mutual funds held for 12 months or less. STCG on equity is taxed at a flat rate with no exemption.
Enter buy date, sell date, and prices for each transaction
Add quantity of shares and any brokerage/transaction charges
Add more transactions if you sold multiple stocks in the same financial year
Click "Calculate STCG Tax" to see your total tax liability
StockIQ automatically calculates STCG for every sale using FIFO matching. Plus, get AI-powered intraday and swing trading insights!
₹24,850
Total STCG This FY
Complete guide to Short-Term Capital Gains tax for intraday, swing, and short-term traders
Tax Rate
Flat rate on all short-term gains
No Exemption Limit
Unlike LTCG's ₹1L exemption
Loss Offsetting
Can offset both STCG and LTCG
Holding ≤ 12 months includes:
Intraday Trading
Buy and sell on same day
Swing Trading
Holding for days/weeks
Positional Trading
Holding for few months
Should you wait 12 months? Consider these factors:
Profit Amount
If profit < ₹1.25L, LTCG is tax-free
Tax Rate Difference
LTCG: 12.5% vs STCG: 20%
Market Risk
Holding longer = more volatility
Opportunity Cost
Could you earn more elsewhere?
STCG losses are valuable for tax planning:
Offset STCG Gains
In the same financial year
Offset LTCG Gains
Can reduce LTCG tax liability
Carry Forward 8 Years
Unused losses don't expire immediately
Intraday/Swing Tax Planning
Quarterly Advance Tax
Year-End Tax Liability
ITR Filing (Schedule CG)
Optimal Exit Timing
Portfolio Review
Author and expertise
This page is maintained by the StockIQ team building portfolio and tax-planning workflows for Indian investors. The methodology is reviewed against public references and updated when policy or market rules materially change.
Regulatory scope: Short-term capital gains assumptions are reviewed against public Income-tax references for Indian taxpayers.
Last reviewed: February 28, 2026
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Track STCG Portfolio ImpactSource: Income Tax Department, Government of India | Last reviewed: 2026-02-28
Source: Income Tax Department, Government of India | Last reviewed: 2026-02-28
Enter transaction dates and prices
Input buy/sell dates, quantities, and values.
Add charges
Include brokerage or applicable costs for realistic gain estimates.
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Compute net short-term gains and estimated tax impact.
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If the holding period is below the long-term threshold, gains are generally classified as short-term and taxed at STCG rates under applicable law.
Yes. You can estimate likely tax impact before executing a trade to understand net proceeds.
No. It is an estimation tool. Use final broker statements and consult a tax professional for return filing decisions.