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Gain Tax Calculator

Estimate 2026 capital gains taxes with transparent assumptions

Explore a federal and simplified state estimate in minutes, with the supported tax year and major limits shown clearly.

Use educational calculators for investments, real estate, and crypto, then verify the result before filing or making a financial decision.

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Estimate 2026 capital gains taxes with transparent assumptions

Run a quick Gain Tax Calculator estimate

2026 estimate

Estimate one asset sale with 2026 federal brackets and a simplified selected state rate.

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1. Transaction details

Enter what you paid, what you expect to receive, and the transaction dates.

Purchase date

Enter the date as month, day, and four-digit year.

Sale date

Use a sale date in tax year 2026.

Advanced: transaction costs

Optional costs adjust the estimated tax basis and net gain.

2. Tax profile

These details determine the federal bracket and simplified state estimate.

Enter both prices and dates, then select a state to calculate.

How Gain Tax Calculator supports planning

Every workflow starts with the core capital gains calculator, then layers on strategy guidance tailored to each asset.

Guided capital gains calculator

Enter sale details once to see a 2026 federal and simplified state estimate across filing statuses and holding periods.

Strategy comparisons made simple

Model sale timing, income shifts, and residency moves side by side to spot the lowest tax liability.

Plain-language context

Follow plain-language explanations that translate IRS rules into the actions relevant to your situation.

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Transparent estimates

The supported tax year, assumptions, and important calculation limits are stated next to each result.

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Source-linked data

Federal tables link to the IRS, and selected state assumptions identify their public sources.

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