Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Estimate federal, state, and NIIT taxes on your investment gains

Investment Details

Total Tax on Gain

$5,102

Capital Gain

$30,000

Effective Rate

17.0%

Net Proceeds

$74,898

Tax Breakdown

Tax Rate17.0%
Net Proceeds83.0%
Federal Tax15.0%
State Tax2.0%

Tax Details

Capital Gain$30,000
Federal Tax (Long-Term)$4,500
State Tax (California)$602
Total Tax$5,102
Net Proceeds$74,898

Short-Term vs Long-Term Comparison

Short-Term

$7,435

Taxed as ordinary income

Long-Term

$5,102

Preferential rates (0/15/20%)

Current

Holding long-term saves $2,333 in taxes