This discussion clarifies the tax treatment of income generated from trading shares in the UK. It explains the difference between short-term and long-term capital gains (STCG and LTCG), detailing the tax rates applicable to each. For salaried individuals declaring share trading income, including LTCG or STCG, ITR 2 is the recommended form.
18 August 2023
HI How the income received from trading of shares is calculated and taxed for income tax.in both cases short term as well as long term capital gain. What is the tax rate applicable in both cases
18 August 2023
LTCG is taxed at 10% (over and above exempted limit of Rs. 1 lakh) when holding period is equal to more than 1 Year. For short term it is 15% over the gain. For intraday & F&O trading it is taxed at slab rate.
21 August 2023
Thank you sir, can you please confirm me which ITR form is applicable if a salaried person is having income from trading of shares either Long term capital gain or Short term capital gain