https://v2.webnotes.in/tags/capital-loss-offset/Recent content in Capital Loss Offset on WebNotesHugoen-INTue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://v2.webnotes.in/how-to-set-off-mf-capital-losses/Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://v2.webnotes.in/how-to-set-off-mf-capital-losses/<p><strong>Setting off mutual fund capital losses</strong> against gains reduces your taxable LTCG / STCG. Two key rules govern: within-head offset (Section 70) and cross-head offset (Section 71). For most retail MF investors, only within-head matters: losses from MFs offset gains from MFs (or other capital assets), not salary income.</p> <p><strong>Conflict-of-interest disclosure.</strong> This guide is published by WebNotes Editorial Team for informational purposes. WebNotes has no commercial relationship with any tax service. No affiliate commission is earned. <strong>For complex cases, consult a Chartered Accountant.</strong></p>