Capital Gains Tax Calculator
See exactly how much of your investment growth you get to keep after paying capital gains taxes.
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Don't let taxes eat your returns
Taxes can be the largest drag on your investment performance over time.
This calculator shows the immediate impact of selling an asset. To minimize taxes, financial advisors generally recommend utilizing tax-advantaged accounts (like a 401(k), IRA, or ISA) and holding investments long-term to benefit from lower capital gains rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Capital gains are the profits you make from selling an asset (like stocks, mutual funds, or real estate) for more than you paid for it. This profit is usually taxable.
Short-term capital gains apply to assets held for a year or less and are typically taxed at your ordinary income tax rate. Long-term capital gains apply to assets held for more than a year and usually benefit from lower, preferential tax rates.
Taxes can significantly drag down your compound returns over time. If you trade frequently (incurring short-term taxes), your net returns will be much lower than a buy-and-hold strategy that defers taxes until the end.