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Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Estimate tax on stock or property sales. Differentiate between short-term and long-term capital gains rates.

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Keep More of Your Profits

Sold a stock or a house? Our Capital Gains Tax Calculator estimates what you owe Uncle Sam. The key is "holding period"—assets held for more than a year qualify for lower long-term tax rates (0%, 15%, or 20%), while short-term gains are taxed as ordinary income (up to 37%!). This tool visualizes the massive tax savings of holding an investment for at least 366 days.

Tax Bracket Logic

Your tax rate depends on your total taxable income and filing status. This calculator applies the current IRS brackets to your specific profit. Whether you're a day trader calculating short-term liability or a homeowner estimating the tax on a property sale, understanding your "net profit" after taxes is essential for financial planning.

Tax Tip: You can offset capital gains with capital losses! This strategy, called "tax-loss harvesting," can significantly reduce your tax bill if you have losing investments to sell.

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