Options
- A
short term capital gains only
- B
short term capital gain or long term capital gain
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long term capital gains only
Correct answer
- D
long term capital loss cannot be set off
Why this is the answer
According to the Income Tax Act, long-term capital loss can only be set off against long-term capital gains. It cannot be used to offset short-term gains or other sources of income.
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