Key Takeaway
Equity mutual fund LTCG above ₹1.25 lakh is taxed at 12.5% (held >12 months). Debt mutual fund gains are taxed at your income slab rate regardless of holding period, with no indexation benefit.
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Tax Regime Classification: Long-Term Capital Gains
📌 Equity Mutual Funds are classified as Long-Term (LTCG) if held for more than 12 months, taxed at 12.5%.
🎁 Exemption Limit: An annual LTCG exemption of up to ₹1.25 Lakhs applies across all equity instruments (mutual funds & stocks). Tax is calculated here on gains exceeding this limit.
⚡ Short-Term gains (STCG) on equity (held for 12 months or less) are taxed at 20%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital gains tax on equity mutual funds?
LTCG (units held > 12 months) is taxed at 12.5% on gains exceeding ₹1.25 Lakhs per year. STCG (units held <= 12 months) is taxed at a flat 20%.
How are debt mutual funds taxed now?
Debt mutual fund units purchased after April 1, 2023, do not qualify for LTCG indexation benefits. All capital gains, regardless of holding period, are taxed at your individual income tax slab rate.
What is capital gains tax harvesting?
Tax harvesting is the process of selling equity units once a year to realize up to ₹1.25 Lakhs in long-term gains tax-free, and immediately buying them back to reset your cost base.
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