3 replies on this article “Should I pay tax if I switch from one scheme to another in mutual Fund?”

1. Krishna says:

   March 28, 2014 at 1:47 pm

   Hi Ashal/Hemanth,

   Thanks a lot for clearing my doubt , I stopped idea of switching for now, hence forth I will continue to invest in MF via direct way only.

   Thanks
   Krishna

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2. ashalanshu says:

   March 28, 2014 at 7:30 am

   Dear Krishna, Yes is the answer. As redemption within 1Y ‘ll invite STCG Tax on regular plan units.

   Thanks

   Ashal

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3. Hemanth Chandra says:

   March 27, 2014 at 9:39 pm

   When you switch from one fund to another or from ‘growth’ to ‘direct’ of the same fund, it will be considered as redemption and new purchase.

   So, if you get some profit your investment you have to consider it as capital gains for the financial year and tax is to be paid accordingly.

   In your case, as you have held is less than an year, you have to pay STCG tax.

   Also, as you are switching before an year, exit load ( generally 1%) will be applicable. So, request you to check it before you switch. If the invested amount is big and if 1 year completion of investment is nearby, better wait for completion of 1 year, because exit load and LTCG will not be there if you switch as HDFC Top 200 is an equity fund.

   Let me know in case of any clarification.

   Regards,
   Hemanth.

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