Assets held for less than one year are taxed at ordinary income rates. See exactly how much you will owe when you sell.
| Bracket | Gain Taxed | Tax |
|---|
Short-term gains use the same 10%–37% brackets as your regular income.
Calculates the exact tax on the gain using progressive brackets, not just a flat marginal rate.
Applies the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax when your income exceeds the threshold.
Run through a typical scenario with the sample values below — hit See an example to load them instantly.
| Input | Sample value |
|---|---|
| Cost Basis ($) | 5000 |
| Sale Price ($) | 6500 |
| Purchase Date | 2025-11-15 |
| 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. 5000Sale Price ($) · e.g. 6500Purchase / Sale Date · confirms short-termFiling StatusTaxable Income ($/year) · e.g. 80000Assets held for less than one year are taxed at ordinary income rates. See exactly how much you will owe when you sell.
Short-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. Assets held for less than one year are taxed at ordinary income rates. See exactly how much you will owe when you sell.
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