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Capital gains computation and ITR filing for sale of property, shares, mutual funds and other assets, with exemptions under Sections 54 to 54F.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹3,000 – ₹20,000 Concessional Price
- Typical duration
- 5 days
Service overview
- Transactions involving real estate, shares, mutual funds, or business assets can trigger significant capital gains tax liabilities
- The Capital Gain Tax Filing service ensures your long-term and short-term gains are calculated with absolute accuracy while maximizing all available legal exemptions and deductions
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
- Individuals and businesses that have sold property, land, equity shares, unlisted securities, or commercial assets during the financial year.
- Taxpayers looking to reinvest capital gains into specified bonds, residential property, or capital gains accounts to claim statutory exemptions.
- High-net-worth individuals managing complex portfolios across multiple asset classes with varying holding periods.
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
- Classification of each sale as short-term or long-term by its holding period — 12 months for listed securities and 24 months for other assets
- Computation at the current rates: long-term gains at 12.5% without indexation for transfers on or after 23 July 2024, with resident individuals and HUFs able to choose 20% with indexation on land or buildings bought before that date
- Application of the ₹1.25 lakh annual exemption on long-term gains from listed equity and equity funds
- Exemption planning through reinvestment under Sections 54, 54EC and 54F, and the Capital Gains Account Scheme where reinvestment is pending
- Preparation of the capital gains schedules in the return and reconciliation with AIS and broker statements
Key deliverables
- Comprehensive Capital Gain Computation and Indexation Report
- Exemption Utilization and Reinvestment Strategy Roadmap
- Error-Free Tax Return (ITR) Schedules for Capital Gains
- Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS) Documentation Support
Standard turnaround time
Timelines range from a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the volume of asset transactions and asset classes involved.
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
No government fee for filing. Tax is payable at the applicable rates, with interest under Sections 234B and 234C where advance tax was short.
Registered valuer fees apply where a fair market value as on 1 April 2001 or a stamp-duty valuation is needed.
Key outcomes: a correct capital gains computation, exemptions claimed and a return that matches the reported transactions.
Forms & filings involved
- ITR-2 (or ITR-3 where there is business income) with the capital gains schedules
- Capital Gains Account Scheme deposit forms, where reinvestment is pending at the return due date
- Challan 280 for self-assessment or advance tax
For FY 2025-26 the Income-tax Act, 1961 applies; from tax year 2026-27 the corresponding provisions of the Income-tax Act, 2025 apply.
Documents required
- Purchase deeds, allotment letters, and original cost receipts
- Sale deeds, conveyance papers, and broker transaction statements (Contract Notes)
- Improvement cost bills, brokerage statements, and legal expense receipts
What we need from you
- Furnish clean purchase and sale records along with clear bank realization trails promptly.
- Disclose all reinvestment plans and dates accurately before filing.
Important conditions
- Timely reinvestment within statutory windows is mandatory to claim exemptions.
- Inaccurate historical acquisition cost data provided by the client can impact computation accuracy.
Additional information
Expert capital gain planning protects your hard-earned wealth, optimizes tax outflows, and keeps your asset transactions entirely transparent and audit-ready.
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current tax rate on long-term capital gains?
12.5% without indexation for transfers on or after 23 July 2024. Listed equity and equity funds get a ₹1.25 lakh annual exemption on long-term gains.
Is indexation still available on property?
Only as an option for resident individuals and HUFs on land or buildings acquired before 23 July 2024: tax is limited to the lower of 12.5% without indexation or 20% with indexation.
How can I save capital gains tax on selling a house?
By reinvesting in a residential house under Section 54, or in specified bonds within six months under Section 54EC (up to ₹50 lakh), subject to the conditions of each section.
What if I haven't reinvested by the return due date?
Deposit the amount in the Capital Gains Account Scheme before the due date to keep the exemption, and use it within the time allowed.