Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Estimate the federal tax on selling stock, crypto or property at 2026 rates: 0%, 15% or 20% for long-term gains, ordinary rates for short-term, plus the 3.8% NIIT.
Result
Federal only, using 2026 brackets. Your state may tax gains too.
Estimated federal tax
$2,250.00
- Capital gain
- $15,000.00
- Tax as % of the gain
- 15%
- Profit after tax
- $12,750.00
- Net investment income tax (3.8%)
- $0.00
Common questions
What are the 2026 long-term capital gains rates?
0% on taxable income up to $49,450 (single) or $98,900 (married filing jointly), 15% up to $545,500 or $613,700, and 20% above that.
How are short-term gains taxed?
Gains on things held a year or less are taxed as ordinary income at your regular bracket, from 10% to 37%.