What is capital gains tax?

Capital gains tax is tax on profit from selling an asset (e.g. stock, property). In the USA, short-term gains (under 1 year) are taxed as ordinary income; long-term often at lower rates.

Cost basis is what you paid for the asset (plus certain adjustments). Gain = sale price minus cost basis. This calculator uses your inputs for basis and sale price.

Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Free capital gains tax calculator. Get instant results — no signup, no account. Plan and compare with confidence.

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Estimate capital gains tax on sale of stocks, property, or other assets. Enter cost basis, sale price, and holding period. Free capital gains tax calculator for USA and worldwide.

So nutzen Sie Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Enter cost and sale price
Input purchase price (cost basis) and sale price.
Enter holding period
Input how long you held the asset.
View tax
See estimated capital gains tax.

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What is a capital gains calculator?

A capital gains calculator estimates the tax on gains from selling investments (stocks, mutual funds, property). Short-term gains (typically held one year or less) are usually taxed as ordinary income; long-term gains often get lower rates. Enter cost basis, sale price, and holding period to estimate tax. Use it to plan asset sales and tax-loss harvesting.

Short-term vs long-term capital gains

Holding period	US federal treatment	Typical rate
One year or less	Short-term	Same as ordinary income
More than one year	Long-term	0%, 15%, or 20% (depending on income)

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