This discussion clarifies how to adjust a brought-forward long-term capital loss (LTCL) against current year long-term capital gains (LTCG). The user seeks to understand if the Rs 1 lakh exemption for LTCG is applied before or after offsetting the LTCL. The advice suggests that the LTCL should be offset first, and then the exemption can be claimed on the remaining LTCG, if any. The relevant section for this tax treatment is also requested.
Suppose I have Long Term Capital loss of Rs 2 lakh in Previous Year which is available for set of in current year LTCG. And If Current LTCG is Rs 2 lakh.
Please guide me in computing Income From Capital Gain----
Case one 2 lakh LTCG to be adjusted with exemption of Rs 1 lakh and remaining 1 lakh to be adjusted with Brought Farward Loss.
Or
LTCG 2lakh minus 2 lakh Brought forward loss (we can't take exemption benefits)