University Federal Credit Union - Capital Gains Taxes : Calculator: Capital Gains Taxes

Knowing when to sell an asset is a difficult part of investing. Reasons for selling a stock, bond, or mutual fund may include:

Rebalancing a portfolio
Profit taking
Stopping further losses
A higher potential rate of return on an alternate investment
Cash needed for expenses

The tax consequences may be the most important part of your decision. Short-term gains are taxed at your highest marginal income tax rate, while long-term gains are taxed at lower long-term capital gains rates.

The calculator will estimate potential capital gains taxes. If you have owned the investment for less than 12 months, capital gains are considered Short-Term. If you have owned the investment for more than 12 months, capital gains are considered Long-Term.

What is the current value of the investment being considered for sale?	^$
What is your cost basis? (What did you initially pay for the investment?)	^$
What is your federal marginal income tax bracket?
Have you owned this investment for longer than 12 months?	YesNo

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