Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Estimate federal tax on your capital gains for 2026 — long-term (0/15/20%) or short-term (ordinary rates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are long-term capital gains taxed in 2026?
At 0%, 15% or 20% depending on your total taxable income — much lower than ordinary income rates.
What is the difference between short and long-term capital gains?
Assets held more than a year get the lower long-term rates; held a year or less, gains are taxed as ordinary income at your regular bracket.
What is the 0% capital gains bracket?
Single filers pay 0% on long-term gains while total taxable income stays under about $49,350 in 2026.