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California Capital Gains Tax Calculator (2025)

Calculate federal and California capital gains tax on stocks, real estate, and investments. See short-term, long-term, and NIIT rates for California residents.

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Total Capital Gains Tax

$12,105

24.21%

Effective CG Rate

Net After Tax

$37,895

Federal CG Tax

$7,500

CA State Tax

$4,605

Summary

Your total capital gains tax is $12,105 (24.21% effective rate) on $50,000 in gains.

Long-term gains: $50,000 at 15% — 15.00% blended federal rate.

No NIIT applies — your income is below the $200,000 MAGI threshold for your filing status.

California taxes capital gains at 9.21% effective rate, adding $4,605 to your total tax.

Net After Tax: $37,895
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Tax ComponentTax AmountEffective Rate
Federal Long-Term CG Tax$7,50015.00%
California Capital Gains Tax$4,6059.21%
Total Capital Gains Tax$12,10524.21%

Estimated federal and California capital gains tax. Excludes wash sale rules, 1031 exchanges, qualified opportunity zones, and state-specific exclusions. Not tax advice.

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