Short term capital loss arising out of both equity and debt mutual fund can to be set off against short term capital gain of equity or debt mutual fund. It can also be set off with long term capital gain of debt mutual fund. In your case, you would need to only add the difference of gain R11000 (R153000-142000) to your taxable income.
Debt funds held for less than three years will attract short term capital gains tax as per your income tax slab. Debt funds held for more than three years will qualify for long term capital gain tax of 20 percent with indexation. Equity funds held for less than 1 year will attract short term capital gains tax which is 15 percent. Long term gains from equity funds are exempt from tax.
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1. BNP Paribas Long Term Equity Fund
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4. ICICI Prudential Long Term Equity Fund
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6. Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96
7. DSP BlackRock Tax Saver Fund
8. Reliance Tax Saver (ELSS) Fund
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10. Birla Sun Life Tax Plan
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