Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Q: What is the capital gains tax rate in the US?

US long-term capital gains (assets held >1 year) are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on your income. Short-term gains (held ≤1 year) are taxed as ordinary income at rates from 10% to 37%. High earners also pay a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT).

Q: What is the UK capital gains tax rate in 2024?

UK CGT rates on shares and investments are 18% for basic rate taxpayers and 24% for higher rate taxpayers (2024). The annual CGT exemption is £3,000 (reduced from £12,300 in 2023). UK ISA accounts are completely exempt from CGT.

Q: Does Australia have capital gains tax?

Yes. Australia taxes capital gains as part of ordinary income but provides a 50% discount for assets held more than 12 months. If your marginal rate is 37%, you effectively pay 18.5% on long-term gains. Losses can offset gains, and the family home is generally exempt.

Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Calculate capital gains tax on investments in the US, UK, Australia, or Canada. Rules differ dramatically — the same $15,000 gain could cost you $0, $900, $1,850, or $3,000 depending on your country and situation.

Quick Answer

CGT varies by country and holding period. UK: 18%/24% on gains above £3K. AU: 50% discount if held >12 months. US: 0–20% long-term.

💡 US: Short-term (<12 months) taxed as ordinary income. Long-term (12+ months): 0%, 15%, or 20% based on income.

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Capital Gains Tax Comparison

Country	Short-Term Rate	Long-Term Rate	Annual Exemption
🇺🇸 United States	10–37% (ordinary)	0%, 15%, or 20%	None (use tax-loss harvesting)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	18% / 24%	18% / 24% (same)	£3,000/year
🇦🇺 Australia	Marginal income rate	50% discount applied	None (losses carry forward)
🇨🇦 Canada	50% inclusion + marginal	50% inclusion + marginal	TFSA account room
🇩🇪 Germany	26.375% flat	26.375% flat	€1,000 Sparerpauschbetrag
🇯🇵 Japan	20.315%	20.315%	NISA exemption
🇸🇬 Singapore	0%	0%	No CGT
🇭🇰 Hong Kong	0%	0%	No CGT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital gains tax rate in the US?

US long-term capital gains (assets held more than 1 year) are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on your income. Short-term gains (held ≤1 year) are taxed as ordinary income at rates from 10% to 37%. High earners also pay a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) on investment gains above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married).

What is the UK capital gains tax rate in 2024?

UK CGT rates on shares and investments are 18% for basic rate taxpayers and 24% for higher/additional rate taxpayers (2024). The annual CGT exemption is £3,000 (reduced from £12,300 in 2023 and £6,000 in 2023/24). UK ISA accounts are completely exempt from CGT — a major advantage for UK investors.

Does Australia have capital gains tax?

Yes. Australia taxes capital gains as part of ordinary income but provides a 50% discount for assets held more than 12 months. If your marginal rate is 37%, you effectively pay 18.5% on long-term gains. Losses can offset gains, and the family home is generally exempt (main residence exemption).

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