Hold an asset for more than one year and you pay 0%, 15% or 20% — far less than ordinary income rates. Estimate your tax in seconds.
| Bracket | Gain Taxed | Tax |
|---|
Current long-term capital gains brackets for single and joint filers.
Automatically adds the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax when income crosses the threshold.
Results update live as you change any input.
Run through a typical scenario with the sample values below — hit See an example to load them instantly.
| Input | Sample value |
|---|---|
| Cost Basis ($) | 10000 |
| Sale Price ($) | 15000 |
| Purchase Date | 2024-06-01 |
| Sale Date | 2026-08-15 |
| Filing Status | Married filing jointly |
| Taxable Income ($/year) | 80000 |
Follow the steps below to get accurate results.
Cost Basis ($) · e.g. 10000Sale Price ($) · e.g. 15000Filing StatusTaxable Income ($/year) · e.g. 80000Hold an asset for more than one year and you pay 0%, 15% or 20% — far less than ordinary income rates. Estimate your tax in seconds.
Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Calculator is an interactive estimate built for quick planning. Always double-check the numbers that matter before acting on them, and reach out to a professional for personalized advice.
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Simply fill in the fields and press Calculate. Hold an asset for more than one year and you pay 0%, 15% or 20% — far less than ordinary income rates. Estimate your tax in seconds.
Just the basics — Cost Basis ($) and Sale Price ($) and Filing Status, plus a few simple inputs. No account or signup is required; everything runs in your browser.
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The calculator uses current, standard formulas to produce an educational estimate. Real-world figures can vary based on your specific situation, so treat it as a planning aid rather than a final answer.
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