In many jurisdictions, a rebate on long-term capital gains allows taxpayers to reduce their taxable income by a certain percentage of their capital gains, often to encourage investment and savings. The specific rebate amount and eligibility criteria can vary widely depending on local tax laws. For instance, in some countries, long-term capital gains may be taxed at a lower rate compared to short-term gains, effectively acting as a rebate. It's important to consult local tax regulations or a tax professional for accurate information tailored to your situation.
If you are talking about a Long Term Capital Gain dividend from a mutual fund, the answer is yes.
If your gross sales price is more than your adjusted cost basis of the capital asset you would have a gain on the sale of a capital asset. If you owned the asset for more than one year and it is sold at a gain then you would have LTCG. (long term capital gain)
Capital gain dividends also are called capital gain distributions. They're paid to you or credited to your account by such sources as mutual funds and real estate investment trusts (REITs). The Payer sends you Form 1099-DIV (Dividends and Distributions). The amount of the capital gain dividends are shown in box 2a (total capital gain distr.). These distributions are reported as long-term capital gains, no matter how long you've owned your shares in the mutual fund or REIT. For more information, go to www.irs.gov/formspubs for Publication 550 (Investment Income and Expenses).
The federal tax rate for what are known as "qualifying dividends" is the same as the long term capital gains tax rate. The rate for all other dividends is the same as the ordinary income rate. Mutual funds sometimes issue a dividend known as a "capital gains dividend" or a "capital gains distribution." This is a capital gain passed through from the fund and is treated as a long term capital gain to the shareholder.
A capital gain is the increase in the value of an asset, such as stocks or real estate, when it is sold for more than its purchase price. It represents the profit earned from the appreciation of the asset over time. Capital gains can be classified as short-term or long-term, depending on how long the asset was held before the sale, with different tax implications for each.
If you hold the asset for MORE than one year before you dispose of it, and you have a gain on the sale your capital gain would be a LONG TERM CAPITAL GAIN (LTCG)
If you are talking about a Long Term Capital Gain dividend from a mutual fund, the answer is yes.
If your gross sales price is more than your adjusted cost basis of the capital asset you would have a gain on the sale of a capital asset. If you owned the asset for more than one year and it is sold at a gain then you would have LTCG. (long term capital gain)
The (long term) capital gain rate for incomes over @10K is 15%
Capital gain dividends also are called capital gain distributions. They're paid to you or credited to your account by such sources as mutual funds and real estate investment trusts (REITs). The Payer sends you Form 1099-DIV (Dividends and Distributions). The amount of the capital gain dividends are shown in box 2a (total capital gain distr.). These distributions are reported as long-term capital gains, no matter how long you've owned your shares in the mutual fund or REIT. For more information, go to www.irs.gov/formspubs for Publication 550 (Investment Income and Expenses).
The main difference between long-term capital gains and short-term capital gains is the length of time an asset is held before it is sold. Long-term capital gains are from assets held for more than one year, while short-term capital gains are from assets held for one year or less. The tax rates for long-term capital gains are typically lower than those for short-term capital gains.
One year makes any gain from the sale a long term capital gain which is at a lower tax rate than a short term gain.
Long Term Capital Gain TAx. Profit arising from holding shares and securities more than one year can get exemption on LTCG tax. for reference see Capital Gain Tax
The federal tax rate for what are known as "qualifying dividends" is the same as the long term capital gains tax rate. The rate for all other dividends is the same as the ordinary income rate. Mutual funds sometimes issue a dividend known as a "capital gains dividend" or a "capital gains distribution." This is a capital gain passed through from the fund and is treated as a long term capital gain to the shareholder.
There are two type of capital gain. The procedure are given below- Procedure to calculate short-term Capital Gains. The computation of capital gains depends upon the nature of capital asset transferred, i.e., short-term or long-term capital asset. Tax incidence is higher in case of short-term capital gain as compared to long-term capital gain. The procedure for computation of short-term capital gain from the assessment year 1993-94 is as follows: Step 1- Find out the full value of consideration. The expression full value means the whole price without any deduction whatsoever and it cannot refer to the adequacy or inadequacy of the price bargained for, nor has it any reference to the market value of the capital asset, which is subject matter of the transfer. The consideration for the transfer of the capital asset is what the transferor receives in lieu of the asset he parts with, namely money or money's worth. Step 2- Deduct the following: 1. 1. expenditure incurred wholly and exclusively in connection with such a transfer 2. cost of acquisition 3. cost of improvement Step 3- from the resulting sum deduct the exemption provided by sections 54B, 54D, 54G and 54H Step 4- the balance amount is short-term capital gain Procedure to calculate long-term capital gain. Step 1- Find out the full value of consideration. Step 2- Deduct the following: 1. 1. expenditure incurred wholly and exclusively in connection with such a transfer 2. indexed cost of acquisition 3. indexed cost of improvement Step 3- from the resulting sum deduct the exemption provided by sections 54, 54B, 54D, 54EA, 54EB, 54F and 54G Step 4- the balance amount is long-term capital gain In case long term capital gains is covered by section 115AB, 115AC or 115AD, it is taxable at the rate of 10%. Deductions under section 80CCC to 80U and rebate under section 88 is not available in respect of long term capital gains.
Long term capital gain(STT paid)=exempt u/s 10(38) Long term cap gain(other than STT paid)=20% Short term cap gain(u/s 111A)=15% Short term cap gain (other than u/s 111A)=Normal Slab Rate