Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Estimate your long-term capital gains tax — gains stack on top of your other income and are taxed at the bracket(s) they fall into.
Capital Gains Tax
$3,000.00
- Effective rate on gain
- 15%
- Tax year
- 2025
Assumptions
- Long-term gains only (assets held over 1 year) — short-term gains are taxed as ordinary income
- Single filing status only
How it's calculated
The gain is taxed at whichever long-term capital gains bracket(s) it falls into once your other taxable income fills the bands below it.
Worked example
A $20,000 long-term gain on top of $70,000 of other income is taxed at the applicable bracket(s), shown live above.
Frequently asked questions
What about short-term gains?
Short-term gains (assets held one year or less) are taxed as ordinary income at your regular tax bracket, not covered by this calculator.