Earned capital gains? Expert views on 5 things to keep in mind

One needs to know that when a loss is made from the sale of a capital asset, such a loss can be set off only against an income from capital gains

Disposing of any capital asset (land or a house or even shares) can help you earn profits. These profits are termed capital gains for the purpose of Indian income tax laws. The mechanism for the computation of gains, taxability of such gains, exemptions that can be claimed and the treatment of carrying forward capital losses etc. are quite unique from laws that govern taxability of other incomes. Therefore, here are certain key aspects that need to be kept in mind when you have earned capital gains in a financial year.

Period of holding

Period of holding determines the nature of