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2026 Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Estimate how long-term capital gains and qualified dividends stack across the 2026 federal 0%, 15%, and 20% bands, then layer NIIT and optional state tax into one shareable scenario.

Estimated total tax
$6,750.00
Effective rate on this gain: 15%

Scenario inputs

Share on X
Federal LTCG tax
$6,750.00
NIIT estimate
$0.00
State estimate
$0.00

2026 gain stack

Top federal band: 15%
BandGain taxedRateTax
0% long-term gain band$00%$0.00
15% long-term gain band$45,00015%$6,750.00
20% long-term gain band$020%$0.00
Remaining 0% room after this gain
$0
Remaining 15% room after this gain
$410,500

Threshold reference used

All other individuals
0% cap: $49,450
15% cap: $545,500
NIIT check
Threshold: $200,000
NIIT base: $0

Estimates use taxable income stacking for most long-term capital gains. Special rates for collectibles, unrecaptured section 1250 gain, qualified small business stock, AMT, credits, and state-specific rules are outside this calculator.