Capital Gains Tax Calculator

This tool estimates your federal capital gains tax based on your income, asset sale price, and how long you held the asset.

Enter your purchase price ($):

The price you originally paid for the asset.

Enter your sale price ($):

The price you sold the asset for.

Enter your taxable income (before gains) ($):

Your annual taxable income excluding this capital gain.

Enter the time from purchase to sale:

Long-term capital gains usually benefit from lower tax rates.

Enter your tax-filing status:

Tax rates vary based on filing status.