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Capital Gains: One Rate, Many Rules!

And, for Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG), the answer is broadly simple: 12.5%. When it comes to Short Term Capital Gains (STCG), the answer depends upon the asset and the applicable special provisions.

Capital Gains: One Rate, Many Rules!

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And, for Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG), the answer is broadly simple: 12.5%.

When it comes to Short Term Capital Gains (STCG), the answer depends upon the asset and the applicable special provisions.

"What is the capital gains tax rate?" It sounds like a simple question.

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And, for Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG), the answer is broadly simple: 12.5%. When it comes to Short Term Capital Gains (STCG), the answer depends upon the asset and the applicable special provisions. "What is the capital gains tax rate?" It sounds like a simple question.

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