31 July 2010
hii i want to know for claiming long term gain on shares is it neccessary to pay stt on both side i.e on purchase and sale or only on sale transaction.
31 July 2010
Long term capital gains tax from the sale of equity shares or units of equity oriented mutual funds which are subject to securities transaction tax (STT) is totally exempt u/s 10(38),
Short-term capital gain arising from such equity shares or units, which are subject to securities transaction tax (STT) shall be taxes at concessional rate of 15% u/s 111A w.e.f. A.Y. 2009-10
31 July 2010
Securities Transaction Tax is applicable on purchase or sale of equity shares, derivatives, equity oriented funds and equity oriented Mutual Funds.