2026 Capital Gains Tax Rates
0%, 15%, or 20%
Long-term capital gains tax brackets
Summary
Long-term capital gains (assets held over 1 year) are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on income. For 2026: 0% up to $49,450 (single) / $98,900 (MFJ); 15% up to $545,500 (single) / $613,700 (MFJ); 20% above. Net Investment Income Tax adds 3.8% above $200,000 (single) / $250,000 (MFJ). Short-term gains are taxed as ordinary income.
Breakdown
Source
IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32· As of 2026-09
Related stats
More taxes stats
All Pulsafi stats are sourced from primary government data and major financial institutions. Read the full methodology and data-sources page.