What is the capital gains tax rate for 2025?

Long-term (held >1 year): 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on income. Short-term (held ≤1 year): taxed as ordinary income at 10-37%.

How much capital gains tax do I pay on stocks?

Long-term gains: $0 if income under $48,350 (single, 2025). 15% up to $533,400. 20% above that. Short-term gains taxed at your regular income rate.

How do I avoid capital gains tax on home sale?

Exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 married) of gains if you lived in the home 2 of last 5 years. This is the primary residence exclusion.

Do I pay capital gains tax on crypto?

Yes — crypto is property. Selling for profit triggers capital gains. Short-term if held ≤1 year, long-term if held longer. Track every transaction.

What is tax-loss harvesting?

Selling losing investments to offset gains. Up to $3,000 of net losses can offset ordinary income annually. Losses carry forward indefinitely.

What is the net investment income tax?

High earners (above $200K single / $250K married) pay an extra 3.8% NIIT on investment income including capital gains.

California Capital Gains Tax Calculator — Updated 2026

State abbreviation: CA

Capital gains taxes in California depend on federal rates plus your state rate of 9.3%. This affects how you plan property sales, stock dispositions, and investment strategies. Long-term capital gains (>1 year hold) are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20% federally, plus your state tax if applicable.

Capital Gains Tax Calculator — Know Your Tax Bill Before You Sell

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Capital Gain: $15,000(positive trend)

Tax Owed: $2,250

Gain: $15,000
Tax Rate: 15.0%
Tax Owed: $2,250
Net Proceeds: $22,750

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Short-term: Taxed as ordinary income (held ≤1 year)

Long-term: 0%, 15%, or 20% based on total income (held >1 year)

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California Financial Data (2026)

State Tax Rate: 9.3%
Property Tax Rate: 0.76%
Median Home Price: $785,000
Avg Insurance Cost: $1,920/year
Cost of Living Index: 138
State Abbreviation: CA

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