2025 Capital Gains Tax Guide

 (Updated for Inflation)

IRS-adjusted brackets & smart strategies to save

2025 Tax Brackets

Long-Term Rates (Assets Held 1+ Year)

0%: Singles ≤48,350∣Couples ≤48,350∣ Couples≤96,700

15%: Singles 48,351–48,351–533,400 | Couples 96,701–96,701–600,050

20%: Singles >533,400∣Couples>533,400 ∣Couples>600,050

Short-term gains = Ordinary income tax rates (10–37%)

2025 Tax Brackets

Short-Term Rates (Assets Held <1 Year)

How to Calculate Capital Gain Tax

Stock Sale Example

· Bought: $5,000 (2023) · Sold: $12,000 (2025) Gain: 7,000→Taxaxable Income 157,000

Home Sale Calculation

· Purchase: $400,000 · Renovations: $50,000 · Sold: $600,000 Taxable Gain: 120,000→Tax(20120,000→Tax(2024,000

Exclude 250K/250K/500K if primary home!

Top 3 Tax-Saving Strategies

Reduce Your Bill Legally

Hold assets >1 year for lower rates Tax-loss harvesting to offset gains Use Roth IRAs/401(k)s for tax-free growth

Gift & Donate Assets

Smart Moves

· Gift stocks to low-income family (0% tax!) Donate to charity: Avoid gains + deduct FMV

Gifts >$18K need IRS Form 709

State Taxes (Quick Look)

Highest/Lowest States

· CA: 13.3% · NY: 10.9% (+ NYC tax) TX/FL: 0%

Collectibles taxed at 28%!

Pro Checklist

Before You Sell in 2025

· Track cost basis (keep receipts!). · Time sales for lower-income years. · Harvest losses annually. Consult a CPA for big deals.

Timing Matters!

Before You Sell in 2025

Wait until January 2026 to sell if you expect lower income next year

IRS brackets adjust yearly—verify at irs.gov

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