Purchase and sale of shares

Which expenses can I claim during the purchase and sale of the shares for individuals as well as companies? Also want to know what accounting entries are passed.

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This discussion clarifies the expenses that can be claimed when purchasing and selling shares, differentiating between individual and company claims. It also details the necessary accounting entries for both share purchases and sales, including how to record gains or losses. Key tax implications like Capital Gains Tax are highlighted, along with relevant accounting standards.

Expenses Claimable by Individuals - *Brokerage Fees*: Fees charged by

brokers for buying or selling shares. - *Transaction Charges*: Charges levied by stock exchanges or depositories for transactions. -

*Dematerialization Charges*: Charges for converting physical shares to demat form. -

*Custodian Fees*: Fees charged by custodians for holding and safeguarding securities. Expenses Claimable by Companies - *Brokerage Fees: Fees charged by brokers for buying or selling shares. -

Transaction Charges*: Charges levied by stock exchanges or depositories for transactions. -

*Dematerialization Charges*: Charges for converting physical shares to demat form. - 

*Investment Management Fees*: Fees charged by investment managers for managing investments. Accounting Entries For Individuals - 

*Purchase of Shares*: - Debit: Investment in Shares (asset account) - Credit: Bank/Cash (payment account) - 

*Sale of Shares*: - Debit: Bank/Cash (receipt account) - Credit: Investment in Shares (asset account) - Gain/Loss on Sale of Shares (income/expense account) For Companies - 

*Purchase of Shares*: - Debit: Investments (asset account) - Credit: Bank/Cash (payment account) - 

*Sale of Shares*: - Debit: Bank/Cash (receipt account) - Credit: Investments (asset account) - Gain/Loss on Sale of Investments (income/expense account) Tax Implications -

 *Capital Gains Tax*: Gains from sale of shares are subject to capital gains tax.

- *Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)*: No TDS is applicable on sale of shares. Accounting Standards - 

*AS 13*: Accounting Standard 13 deals with accounting for investments. -

 *Ind AS 109*: Indian Accounting Standard 109 deals with financial instruments and investments.

Consult a chartered accountant or tax professional to ensure compliance with tax laws and accounting standards.

Originally posted by : Rama chary Rachakonda
opening quote Expenses Claimable by Individuals - *Brokerage Fees*: Fees charged by
brokers for buying or selling shares. - *Transaction Charges*: Charges levied by stock exchanges or depositories for transactions. -
*Dematerialization Charges*: Charges for converting physical shares to demat form. -
*Custodian Fees*: Fees charged by custodians for holding and safeguarding securities. Expenses Claimable by Companies - *Brokerage Fees: Fees charged by brokers for buying or selling shares. -
Transaction Charges*: Charges levied by stock exchanges or depositories for transactions. -
*Dematerialization Charges*: Charges for converting physical shares to demat form. - 
*Investment Management Fees*: Fees charged by investment managers for managing investments. Accounting Entries For Individuals - 
*Purchase of Shares*: - Debit: Investment in Shares (asset account) - Credit: Bank/Cash (payment account) - 
*Sale of Shares*: - Debit: Bank/Cash (receipt account) - Credit: Investment in Shares (asset account) - Gain/Loss on Sale of Shares (income/expense account) For Companies - 
*Purchase of Shares*: - Debit: Investments (asset account) - Credit: Bank/Cash (payment account) - 
*Sale of Shares*: - Debit: Bank/Cash (receipt account) - Credit: Investments (asset account) - Gain/Loss on Sale of Investments (income/expense account) Tax Implications -
 *Capital Gains Tax*: Gains from sale of shares are subject to capital gains tax.
- *Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)*: No TDS is applicable on sale of shares. Accounting Standards - 
*AS 13*: Accounting Standard 13 deals with accounting for investments. -
 *Ind AS 109*: Indian Accounting Standard 109 deals with financial instruments and investments.
Consult a chartered accountant or tax professional to ensure compliance with tax laws and accounting standards.
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Originally posted by : Bhavesh
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Originally posted by : Rama chary Rachakonda



Expenses Claimable by Individuals - *Brokerage Fees*: Fees charged by brokers for buying or selling shares. - *Transaction Charges*: Charges levied by stock exchanges or depositories for transactions. - *Dematerialization Charges*: Charges for converting physical shares to demat form. - *Custodian Fees*: Fees charged by custodians for holding and safeguarding securities. Expenses Claimable by Companies - *Brokerage Fees: Fees charged by brokers for buying or selling shares. - Transaction Charges*: Charges levied by stock exchanges or depositories for transactions. - *Dematerialization Charges*: Charges for converting physical shares to demat form. - *Investment Management Fees*: Fees charged by investment managers for managing investments. Accounting Entries For Individuals - *Purchase of Shares*: - Debit: Investment in Shares (asset account) - Credit: Bank/Cash (payment account) - *Sale of Shares*: - Debit: Bank/Cash (receipt account) - Credit: Investment in Shares (asset account) - Gain/Loss on Sale of Shares (income/expense account) For Companies - *Purchase of Shares*: - Debit: Investments (asset account) - Credit: Bank/Cash (payment account) - *Sale of Shares*: - Debit: Bank/Cash (receipt account) - Credit: Investments (asset account) - Gain/Loss on Sale of Investments (income/expense account) Tax Implications - *Capital Gains Tax*: Gains from sale of shares are subject to capital gains tax. - *Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)*: No TDS is applicable on sale of shares. Accounting Standards - *AS 13*: Accounting Standard 13 deals with accounting for investments. - *Ind AS 109*: Indian Accounting Standard 109 deals with financial instruments and investments. Consult a chartered accountant or tax professional to ensure compliance with tax laws and accounting standards.




 
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Thanks, Sir, for replying the Transaction charges includes STT charges also or what is includes in Transaction charges

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