Capital Gains & Grandfathering Exemption Calculator
Model capital gain taxes across real estate, listed equity, and unlisted securities. Features official CBDT CII indexation factors, Section 112A ₹1.25 Lakh equity exemptions, Section 54/54EC rollover deductions, and the pre-23 July 2024 real estate grandfathering matrix.
Property acquired prior to 23 July 2024 by Resident Individuals/HUFs is eligible for dual-regime comparison: 20% with CII Indexation vs 12.5% without Indexation.
Dual-Regime Side-by-Side
- • Section 112A: First ₹1.25 Lakh LTCG on listed equities/equity funds is 100% tax-free.
- • Section 54EC: Up to ₹50 Lakh investment in NHAI/REC/PFC bonds exempt from LTCG.
- • Section 54: Reinvestment of long-term capital gains in up to two residential houses.
Statutory Benchmark Rules & Section References (Act 2025)
Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024 restored indexation benefit for pre-23 July 2024 properties for resident individuals/HUFs, allowing taxpayers to pay whichever tax is lower between 20% with indexation and 12.5% without indexation.
LTCG on listed shares held for more than 12 months is taxed at 12.5% on amounts exceeding ₹1,25,000 per financial year without any indexation benefit.
To claim full capital gains exemption, the new residential property must be acquired 1 year before or 2 years after sale, or constructed within 3 years from the date of transfer.