Capital Gains Tax Calculator — Short vs. Long Term (2026 Brackets)

Calculate capital gains tax for stocks, crypto, and real estate. Enter purchase price, sale price, holding period, income, and filing status.

✓ Formula verified: January 2026For informational purposes only

Capital Gains Tax

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Asset TypeType of asset being sold. Different asset types may have special tax rules.

Purchase Date*Date you acquired the asset. Used to determine if the gain is short-term or long-term.

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Sale Date*Date you sold or plan to sell the asset.

This field is required.

Cost Basis ($)*What you originally paid for the asset, including commissions and fees.

Sale Proceeds ($)*Total amount received from the sale before taxes.

Annual Ordinary Income ($)*Your taxable ordinary income for the year. Used to determine the correct LTCG bracket.

Filing StatusYour tax filing status determines the income thresholds for each capital gains bracket.

State Tax Rate (%)Your state's capital gains tax rate. Enter 0 if your state has no income tax.

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