IPO profits in 2025 spark sharp tax questions. Short-term capital gains (STCG) from listing-day moves and how to track post-IPO returns after reinvestment are hot topics in Indian stock chatter.
STCG and IPO gains - Selling IPO shares after listing typically triggers STCG. In discussions, the advice ranges from paying advance tax to consulting a CA. If your total income including capital gains stays below the basic exemption, some claim you may owe nothing; others warn about penalties if you cross the threshold, with a deadline like 15th March to pay 100% before. [1]
Tracking post-IPO returns with XIRR - Another thread dives into tracking returns after redemption and reinvestment using XIRR. A user who invested in an ELSS fund years earlier and now redeems shows a ~20% XIRR, planning to reinvest and still claim the tax benefit of 1.25 lakh. [2]
Guidance and pitfalls - Across the discussions, it’s clear you should consider professional guidance; the thread emphasizes seeking advice to avoid missteps on advance tax, exemptions, and regime rules. [1]
Closing thought: stay organized, monitor the numbers, and consult a tax pro to nail 2025 IPO gains.
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Sold IPO shares for profit but never paid any taxes before — what should I do about STCG?
Discusses STCG on IPO profits, advance tax, penalties, and seeking tax guidance; mentions CA, regime thresholds, and metro rule applicability.
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User seeks method to track XIRR after redeeming ELSS, reinvesting, and claiming 1.25 lakh tax benefit without distortions over time
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