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Capital gains tax calculator (US)

Federal tax on the sale of shares, a home or other assets: short-term vs long-term rates and the 3.8% investment tax.

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About Capital gains tax calculator (US)

Estimates US federal tax on selling shares, a home or other assets. Holding for a year or less is taxed as ordinary income, while longer holds get 0, 15 or 20 percent rates depending on income. High earners may also owe the 3.8 percent net investment income tax.

How to use Capital gains tax calculator (US)

  1. Enter your numbers above.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type.
  3. Change any value to compare different cases.

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Frequently asked questions

What counts as long-term for capital gains?

An asset held for more than one year before the sale. Shorter holds are short-term and taxed at your ordinary income rate, which is usually higher.

Is Capital gains tax calculator (US) free?

Yes. Capital gains tax calculator (US) on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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