Optimize your capital gains tax using FIFO analysis and secondary demat transfer strategies
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About FIFO Buddy - Zerodha Tax Planner
FIFO Buddy helps Zerodha users calculate tax optimal share transfers between primary and secondary demat accounts to minimize capital gains tax .
What it does:
Calculates which shares to transfer vs sell to minimize capital gains tax using FIFO optimization.
How to use:
1. Go to Zerodha Console holdings
2. Select stocks
3. Enter sale quantity
4. Get exact transfer recommendations
Example:
Bought 100 shares - 50@₹500 (2023), 50@₹900 (2024). Current: ₹1000
Selling 50 shares:
- Normal FIFO: Sell old 50@₹500 = ₹25,000 profit = ₹3,750 tax
- With transfer: Transfer old 50, sell new 50@₹900 = ₹5,000 profit = ₹750 tax
- You save: ₹3,000
Features-
- Bulk analysis for multiple stocks
- Shows exact quantities to transfer
- Calculates tax savings in rupees
- Draggable widget
- Session-based caching
Works with:
- Zerodha Console holdings page only
- Existing browser session (no login needed)
- Multiple purchase lots
Disclaimer: Tax optimization suggestions only. Consult a CA for tax advice.