Securities Transaction Tax (STT) Calculator – Income Tax Old Regime India

What is Securities Transaction Tax (STT)?

Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is a direct tax levied by the Government of India on the purchase or sale of securities listed on recognized stock exchanges. It applies to transactions in equities, futures, options, and mutual fund units. The STT rate varies depending on the type of transaction and whether it’s a buy or sell.

Who Should Use This Calculator?

• Retail equity traders
• Futures and options (F&O) traders
• Investors and intraday scalpers
• Tax planners comparing new and old regimes

STT Rates Overview (As per Government Rules)

• Equity Delivery: 0.1% on Buy + 0.1% on Sell (both sides)
• Equity Intraday: 0.025% on Sell only
• Equity Futures: 0.0125% on Sell only
• Equity Options: 0.0625% on Sell only (on premium)

STT is automatically collected by brokers during order execution, but calculating your cost helps in tax planning and profit tracking. This calculator lets you understand your exact STT liability and its impact on your profits.

Both new tax regime and old tax regime have the same STT rates, but under the old regime, certain rebates and exemptions may apply on trading income depending on classification as business income or capital gains.

Benefits of Using This STT Calculator:

• Helps traders compute exact cost per trade
• Supports all equity-related instruments
• Regime toggle for financial planning comparison
• No data saved or submitted – 100% privacy

Use this tool before placing high-volume trades or while filing ITR under capital gains/business income classification. Instant, safe, and updated.