Applicability of capital gain

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Whether switching to another find in mutual fund for a portfolio leads to transfer and to invite capital gain or loss even if no transaction takes place?

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Debate on Capital Gains: Does Switching Mutual Funds Count as a Transfer Under Tax Law? Different Views Explored. A discussion on the applicability of capital gains in mutual fund switches raised questions about whether switching funds within a portfolio constitutes a transfer. One expert argued that a transfer requires two parties, thus switching does not qualify. Another countered that switching involves selling and purchasing units, necessitating capital gain or loss computation. A third contributor agreed, asserting that switching schemes within a fund is a transfer, triggering capital gains or loss provisions. The discussion highlighted differing interpretations of tax implications in mutual fund transactions.