Estimate the tax you will owe when selling an asset, highlighting the massive difference between Short-Term and Long-Term holding periods.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
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How to Use This Calculator
Enter your purchase price, sale price, holding period, and your annual income bracket.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a gain long-term?
You must hold the asset for more than one year before selling it to qualify for the lower long-term capital gains tax rates.
Why use the Capital Gains Tax Estimator?
The Capital Gains Tax Estimator highlights the massive tax penalty of selling an asset in under a year (short-term) versus holding it for over a year (long-term).
Does the Capital Gains Tax Estimator work for real estate?
Yes, the Capital Gains Tax Estimator applies to stocks, crypto, and investment real estate (excluding primary home exemptions).
What brackets does the Capital Gains Tax Estimator use?
The Capital Gains Tax Estimator uses approximated federal brackets (0%, 15%, 20% for long-term) based on your income tier.
Does the Capital Gains Tax Estimator include state taxes?
No, the Capital Gains Tax Estimator focuses solely on federal capital gains tax. You must add state taxes manually.