When calculating the cost of acquisition for listed equity shares for capital gains purposes in ITR 2, you can indeed include the Securities Transaction Tax (STT), brokerage fees, and other applicable taxes. This means your cost of acquisition is not just the purchase price but also includes these associated expenses.
21 April 2021
Dear expert, Kindly let me know that cost of acquisition of listed equity shares will include STT , brokerage & other taxes to show this in ITR 2 for capital gain purpose? Or only purchase price without brokerage & taxes?