California Capital Gains Tax Calculator (2026)
Calculate federal capital gains tax on investments sold in California. Note: California also taxes capital gains as ordinary income.
California Capital Gains Note: California taxes capital gains as ordinary income at the state level (top rate: 13.3%). This calculator shows federal capital gains tax only — add state tax separately.
Capital Gains Calculation
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Capital Gains Tax Estimate
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Selling stock for $30,000 gain in California
In California, a long-term capital gain is taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20% federally (based on income), plus California state income tax at your ordinary rate. For a $75,000 single filer, the federal long-term rate is 15%.
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