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Tax Expert - Answered on Feb 04, 2023

Mahesh Padmanabhan has specialised in payroll, personal and corporate taxation for more than two and a half decades, enabling him to provide practical, realistic and correct advice to his clients.
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Asked by Anonymous - Feb 02, 2023Hindi
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Under the proposed new tax scheme, is the figure of Rs. 7 Lakhs inclusive of LTCG from sale of shares and mutual funds? Meaning, if one has regular income of 5,50,000 p.a. from pension, FD interest, etc and a capital gain of 1,50,000 from sale of equity - total amounting to Rs. 7 lakh, will his tax liability be nil or what will be his tax liability?

Ans: Hi
The rebate of tax under section 87A is on the total income that is taxable and hence even capital gain is included for that purpose
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Hi, My projected total annual income for FY 23-24 is expected to be ? 9.6 Lacs out of which ? 6.25 would be capital gains from sale of equity mutual funds and rest would be through salary and interest income from bank and post office FD, RD and savings account. Till last year there was no tax liability as total Annual income was less. ( ? 3-3.5 Lacs ). As per calculation, capital gains tax on sale of equity mutual funds alone comes out to be ?52500 ( 10% of over and above ?1 Lac of capital gains) My query is whether I need to pay this tax of ?52500 arising on account of capital gains booked or the capital gains would be added along with other income ( salary+ interest) and then regular deductions / exemptions applicable as per Old / New tax regime would come into play so that the net tax liability becomes Zero for FY 23 - 24 as well?
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.
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K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
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www.holisticinvestment.in

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My son got 97.56 in general category. Any chances of getting cse at NIT. Regards
Ans: Sitansu Sir, Here is, How to Predict Your Son's Chances of Admission into NIT or IIIT or GFTI After JEE Main Results – A Step-by-Step Guide

Once the January JEE Main session results are declared, many students and JEE applicants start asking common questions about eligibility for specific institutes (NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, etc.) based on their percentile, category, preferred branch, and home state.

Providing precise admission chances for each student can be challenging. Some reputed educational websites offer ‘College Predictor’ tools where you can check possible college options based on your percentile, category, and preferences. However, for a more accurate understanding, here’s a simple yet effective 9-step method using JoSAA’s past-year opening and closing ranks. This approach gives you a fair estimate (though not 100% exact) of your admission chances based on the previous year’s data.

Step-by-Step Guide to Check Your Admission Chances Using JoSAA Data
Step 1: Collect Your Son's Key Details
Before starting, note down the following details:

Your Son's JEE Main percentile
Your Son's category (General-Open, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD categories)
His Preferred institute types (NIT, IIIT, GFTI)
HIs Preferred locations (or if you're open to any location in India)
List of at least 3 preferred academic programs (branches) as backups (instead of relying on just one option)
Step 2: Access JoSAA’s Official Opening & Closing Ranks
Go to Google and type: JoSAA Opening & Closing Ranks 2024
Click on the first search result (official JoSAA website).
You will land directly on JoSAA’s portal, where you can enter your details to check past-year cutoffs.
Step 3: Select the Round Number
JoSAA conducts five rounds of counseling.
For a safer estimate, choose Round 4, as most admissions are settled by this round.
Step 4: Choose the Institute Type
Select NIT, IIIT, or GFTI, depending on your preference.
If you are open to all types of institutes, check them one by one instead of selecting all at once.
Step 5: Select the Institute Name (Based on Location)
It is recommended to check institutes one by one, based on your preferred locations.
Avoid selecting ‘ALL’ at once, as it may create confusion.
Step 6: Select Your Preferred Academic Program (Branch)
Enter the branches you are interested in, one at a time, in your preferred order.
Step 7: Submit and Analyze Results
After selecting the relevant details, click the ‘SUBMIT’ button.
The system will display Opening & Closing Ranks of the selected institute and branch for different categories.
Step 8: Note Down the Opening & Closing Ranks
Maintain a notebook or diary to record the Opening & Closing Ranks for each institute and branch your son is interested in.
This will serve as a quick reference during JoSAA counseling.
Step 9: Adjust Your Son's Expectations on a Safer Side
Since Opening & Closing Ranks fluctuate slightly each year, always adjust the numbers for safety.
Example Calculation:
If the Opening & Closing Ranks for NIT Delhi | Mechanical Engineering | OPEN Category show 8622 & 26186 (for Home State), consider adjusting them to 8300 & 23000 (on a safer side).
If the Female Category rank is 34334 & 36212, adjust it to 31000 & 33000.
Follow this approach for Other State candidates and different categories.
Pro Tip: Adjust your son's expected rank slightly lower than the previous year's cutoffs for realistic expectations during JoSAA counseling.

Can This Method Be Used for JEE April & JEE Advanced?
Yes! You can repeat the same steps after your April JEE Main results to refine your admission possibilities.
You can also follow a similar process for JEE Advanced cutoffs when applying for IITs.

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Hope this guide helps! All the best for your Son's admissions!

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