Short term and long term gains

Hello,

Can I square off short term capital gains against lont term capital loss?

I don't have any long term capital gains.

Thanks 

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This discussion clarifies the rules around offsetting capital gains and losses in the UK. It explains that long-term capital losses can only be offset against long-term capital gains. However, short-term capital losses can be used to reduce both short-term and long-term capital gains.

Yes you can.
Not possible.
Short term and long term gains can be easily calculated depending on the quantity and market value.
Long-term capital loss cannot be set off against any income other than income from long-term capital gain. However, short-term capital loss can be set off against long-term or short-term capital gain.

Rgds-CA Raj Doshi-R C D & Co.-Chartered Accountants-Kandivali West-Mumbai
Long term gain against long term capital loss.
short term gain against short term capital loss.

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