TopToolAIUSA Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Enter your purchase price, sale price and how long you held the asset to estimate short-term or long-term capital gains tax.
How to use USA Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Step-by-step guide to the boxes below. Open it only if you need help.
How to use USA Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Step-by-step guide to the boxes below. Open it only if you need help.
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1
Capital gain amount ($) Number
Your profit, not the sale price. It is the sale price minus what you paid.
Example: 10000
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2
Holding period Choose one
Choose long-term if you held the asset for over a year. Long-term gains are taxed lower.
Choose one: Long-term (held over 1 year)Short-term (held 1 year or less)
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3
Filing status Choose one
Single, married filing jointly or head of household. It sets where the 0%, 15% and 20% rates start.
Choose one: SingleMarried filing jointlyHead of household
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4
Your other taxable income ($) Number
Your taxable income before this gain, after deductions. The gain is stacked on top of it to find your rate.
Example: 60000
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5
Press “Calculate”
Click the button under the boxes. If something is missing or not valid, a short message tells you which box to fix.
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6
Read your result
You see the estimated capital gains tax. Change any box and try again to compare different numbers.
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