24 June 2011
Q (1) What will be holding period for the purpose of long term capital gain as well as short term capital gain ?
Ans- In case of units of equity oriented mutual funds , long term capital gains are exempt. However, in case of debt scheme of mutual funds the capital gains are not exempt. Holding period of more than 12 month, will make such units as Long Term Capital Asset. Units held for a shorter period then 12 months are treated as Short Term.