Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Taxes should not drive investment decisons, but understanding the tax consequences of selling an investment can provide some much-needed insight. Use this calculator to better understand the difference between short-term and long-term gains, and to get an idea about what you might owe. Also, don't forget there may be state taxes due, too.
2026 Federal Income Tax Bracket
| Tax rate | Single filers | Married couples filing jointly | Married couples filing separately | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $12,400 or less | $24,800 or less | $12,400 or less | $17,700 or less |
| 12% | $12,401 to $50,400 | $24,801 to $100,800 | $12,401 to $50,400 | $17,701 to $67,450 |
| 22% | $50,401 to $105,700 | $100,801 to $211,400 | $50,401 to $105,700 | $67,451 to $105,700 |
| 24% | $105,701 to $201,750 | $211,401 to $403,550 | $105,701 to $201,750 | $105,701 to $201,750 |
| 32% | $201,776 to $256,225 | $403,551 to $512,450 | $201,776 to $256,225 | $201,751 to $256,200 |
| 35% | $256,226 to $640,600 | $512,451 to $768,700 | $256,226 to $384,350 | $256,201 to $640,600 |
| 37% | Over $640,600 | Over $768,700 | Over $384,350 | Over $640,600 |
2026 Long-term Capital Gains Tax Bracket
| Tax Rate | Single | Married filing jointly | Married filing separately | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | $49,450 or less | $98,900 or less | $49,450 or less | $66,200 or less |
| 15% | $49,451 to $545,500 | $98,901 to $613,700 | $49,451 to $306,850 | $66,201 to $579,600 |
| 20% | Over $545,500 | Over $613,700 | Over $306,850 | Over $579,600 |
