How much capital gains tax will I pay?

If you sell an investment, you might owe additional taxes.

Capital gain is the profit that results when you sell an investment, such as stocks, bonds or real estate, for more than you paid for it. Federal taxes on your net capital gains will vary, depending on your marginal income tax bracket and how long you've held the asset or assets in question. This Capital Gains Estimator will help you determine how much tax you'll owe ' if any ' on your investment transactions.