Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Name: Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Author: CalculatorBolt

Estimate capital gains tax on stocks, crypto, or property. Enter purchase/sale price, holding period, tax bracket, and location. Get tax owed and after-tax proceeds with location-specific rates and short/long-term classification. Informational only—consult a tax professional. Explore more tools on free calculators on CalculatorBolt.

Calculator

Asset Type

Type of asset sold

Location

Tax jurisdiction

Income Tax Bracket (%)

Your marginal tax rate

Purchase Price

Original cost basis

Sale Price

Selling price

Purchase Date

Acquisition date

Sale Date

Disposition date

Short-Term Rate (%)

Tax rate for short-term gains

Long-Term Rate (%)

Tax rate for long-term gains

Capital Gain

Tax Amount

After-Tax Proceeds

Tax Summary

Import JSON

Currency rounding

Percentage decimals

How it works

Capital Gain = Sale Price - Purchase Price. Tax = Gain × Tax Rate (short-term gains use your income tax bracket; long-term gains use preferential rates). After-Tax Proceeds = Sale Price - Tax Amount. Location determines holding period requirements and tax rates. Most jurisdictions classify gains held less than 1 year as short-term and 1+ years as long-term.

Inputs explained

Asset Type: The type of asset you sold (stocks, real estate, cryptocurrency, or other).
Purchase Price: The original cost basis of the asset, including purchase fees and commissions.
Sale Price: The selling price received, minus selling fees and commissions.
Purchase Date: The date you acquired the asset.
Sale Date: The date you sold or disposed of the asset.
Location: Your tax jurisdiction (determines holding period rules and tax rates).
Income Tax Bracket: Your marginal income tax rate (used for short-term gains).
Custom Rates: For custom location, specify short-term and long-term tax rates manually.

Example

Stock, US, Purchase = $10,000, Sale = $15,000, Held 2 years, Bracket = 24%. Capital Gain = $5,000 (long-term since held > 1 year). Tax = $5,000 × 15% (long-term rate) = $750. After-Tax Proceeds = $15,000 - $750 = $14,250.

Tips & notes

Long-term capital gains usually have lower tax rates than short-term gains in most jurisdictions.
Some jurisdictions offer exclusions or deductions (e.g., US primary residence exclusion of up to $250,000 or $500,000 for couples).
Cryptocurrency tax rules vary by country; in the US, crypto is treated as property subject to capital gains tax.
Capital losses can offset capital gains. In the US, you can deduct up to $3,000 in net losses against ordinary income per year.
This calculator uses federal rates for US. State taxes may also apply depending on your location.
Always keep detailed records of purchase dates, prices, and transaction costs for tax reporting.

FAQs

Short-term gains (held less than 1 year) are taxed as ordinary income at your income tax bracket rate. Long-term gains (held 1 year or more) have preferential lower tax rates, typically 0%, 15%, or 20% in the US.

In the US, cryptocurrency is treated as property for tax purposes and subject to capital gains tax. Short-term and long-term rules apply based on holding period.

It provides an estimate. Actual tax liability depends on many factors including deductions, exemptions, state taxes, and special circumstances. Consult a tax professional.

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For 2024, long-term capital gains are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on your income level. Most taxpayers pay 15%.

Yes, capital losses can offset capital gains. In the US, you can also deduct up to $3,000 in net losses against ordinary income per year.

Yes. For example, the US offers a primary residence exclusion of up to $250,000 ($500,000 for married couples) if you meet certain requirements.

Some US states tax capital gains as ordinary income (e.g., California), while others have no income tax (e.g., Florida, Texas). This calculator focuses on federal rates.

Disclaimer

Informational estimate only. Does not account for all tax complexities, exemptions, or state taxes. Consult a qualified tax professional for personalized advice.