Is it possible to adjust Short term loss on sale of shares against Short Term profit received from sale of house property
CA CS CIMA Prakash Somani
(Landmark Group)
(23502 Points)
Replied 16 January 2009
If it is not a speculation loss then you can adjust
CA. Ashok shah
(CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT)
(333 Points)
Replied 16 January 2009
Yes, it can be set-off. Pl refer Sec.70.
Short term loss can be set-off against against any capital gain (Whether long-term or short term and whether from shares or any other capital assets)