Finance
Capital Gains Calculator
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Enter purchase price, sale price, holding period, and short- or long-term tax rates to estimate capital gain, estimated tax, and after-tax proceeds.
Results are estimates for educational purposes and are not financial or tax advice. Actual costs, rates, and rules vary.
How to use this tool
Enter purchase price, sale price, holding period (short or long term), and the tax rate that applies. Calculate to see capital gain, estimated tax, and net proceeds after tax.
Worked example
Example: bought for $15,000 and sold for $22,000 with a 15% long-term rate produces a $7,000 gain and about $1,050 in estimated federal tax.
How it works
Calculates capital gain or loss from purchase and sale price, then estimates tax using your short-term or long-term rate based on holding period. Losses show zero estimated tax; loss harvesting and state taxes are not modeled.
Limitations
Results are estimates for educational purposes and are not financial or tax advice. Actual costs, rates, and rules vary.
Privacy and file handling
Your data is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to our server.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Capital Gains Calculator free to use?
Yes. Utilnivo tools are free to use and do not require an account.
Are my inputs stored?
Utilnivo does not require an account. See the privacy note on this page for how your data is processed for this tool.
How do I get started with Capital Gains Calculator?
Open the tool on this page, enter your inputs, and use the on-screen controls. No account is required.
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