Investments · 2 min read
Shares and mutual funds need their own tax check.
Your asset type and transaction dates matter as much as the gain.
Educational guide · Updated 19 September 2026 · FY 2025–26 / AY 2026–27
The quick answer
Capital gains are not all taxed like salary. Asset type, purchase and sale dates, holding period and applicable rules determine the treatment.
Prepare a transaction summary
- Collect purchase costs, sale proceeds, dates and transaction charges.
- Separate asset types and short-term from long-term transactions.
- Reconcile the broker or fund statement with your own records.
- Identify losses and any proposed exemption claims for review.
Why the salary calculator excludes gains
Special-rate income and rebate interactions can change the result. Use a separate capital-gains computation before estimating your total tax; do not simply add all gains to gross salary.
Sources & further reading
General educational information, not an individual tax opinion. Facts and filing-year rules determine your treatment; confirm current requirements before acting.
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