As an indian senior citizen of 73 yrs old, invested in equities & earned, rs 490000 as(short term capoital gains for the year 2023-24) & having no other income apart from this,pl tell me what will be my nexemption limit, & for the rest at what rate ,I would pay capital gains tax.

Ans: Based on your scenario, here's how your capital gains tax will be calculated:

Capital Gains from Equity Mutual Funds:

You mentioned Rs. 6.25 lakh as capital gains from equity mutual funds.
Long-term capital gains (held for over 1 year) on equity mutual funds exceeding Rs. 1 lakh are taxed at 10% without indexation benefit.
Tax Calculation:

Taxable capital gains = Rs. 6.25 lakh (total capital gains) - Rs. 1 lakh (exempt limit) = Rs. 5.25 lakh
Capital Gains Tax:

You'll need to pay tax on Rs. 5.25 lakh at 10% = Rs. 52,500
Overall Tax Liability:

Here's how to determine your overall tax liability for FY 23-24:

Combine your Income Sources: Add your salary income, interest income from FDs, RDs, and savings account to the Rs. 52,500 capital gains tax.
Deductions and Exemptions: You can then factor in any deductions and exemptions you're eligible for under the Old or New tax regime (whichever offers a lower tax liability).
Net Tax Liability: After applying relevant deductions and exemptions, calculate your final taxable income. If the final taxable income falls below the minimum taxable limit, your net tax liability becomes zero.
Key Points:

Capital gains tax is calculated separately from your salary and interest income.
You can choose the tax regime (Old or New) that minimizes your overall tax liability. Explore both options using a tax calculator or consult a tax advisor for a more accurate assessment.
Remember, this is a general overview. Tax rules and exemptions can be subject to change. For a definitive assessment of your tax situation, consider consulting a qualified tax advisor who can consider all your income sources, deductions, and exemptions applicable to your specific circumstances.
Best Regards,
K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
Chief Financial Planner,
www.holisticinvestment.in

Ans: Assuming flat was acquired between 1.4.2002 t 31.12.2002, indexed cost will be Rs.15,24,571 and accordingly gain amount of Rs.6,75,429 is required to be invested in 54EC bonds

Ans: As per Budget Proposals-2024, for the F/Y 2024.25, you may opt any of the following Options :
(a). Tax Rate 20% with Indexation or,
(b). Tax rate 12.50% without Indexation.
You may calculate the tax accordingly & go for the minimum tax option.
Most welcome for any further clarifications. Thanks.