How Capital Gains Tax Rates

Capital gains tax rates are figured by a number of determining factors.

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Capital gains tax rates

Capital gains tax rates are: 5%, 8%, 10%, 20%, 25%, and 28%.

These rates are determined by :

  • your income
  • how long you had the investment - long or short term
  • what type of asset it is

Short term gains are taxed at the same rate as your other income.

Long-term gains are taxed at lower rates.

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Capital gains tax rates: the type of investment

The rate investments are taxed depends on your tax bracket. However a 28% tax rate is applied to a capital gain from the sale of collectibles and a 25% tax rate is applied to the capital gain from the sale of real estate.


Next: Capital gain tax basis and selling method.

Related IRS publications

Get more information about capital gains tax rates from IRS Publication 550.

For a paper return, fill out Schedule D and possibly Schedule D-1. If you file electronically, this will be completed for you automatically.

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