Capital Gains — Generic
What you actually keep when you sell.
Sale price minus cost base, taxed at the regional rate. Override for special categories.
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Region
Where the asset is taxed
Generic placeholder. Override with your local rate.
Inputs
The transaction
Verdict
$ 4.2K CGT owed.
Net gain after tax: $ 23.8K.
Capital losses can typically offset future capital gains; rules vary. The calculator shows tax on the current transaction only.
Result
The numbers
Gross gain
$ 28.0K
Taxable gain
$ 28.0K
Tax owed
$ 4.2K
Effective rate on gain
15.0%
Net proceeds
$ 75.8K
Net gain after tax
$ 23.8K
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Common questions
What is capital gains tax?
Tax on the profit (gain) when you sell an asset for more than you paid. Most regions apply different rates to short-term vs long-term holdings, and to different asset classes (property vs securities).
Are losses deductible?
Generally yes — capital losses can offset capital gains. Some regions allow carrying unused losses forward; rules vary. Enter a negative gain to model a loss; the calculator will show zero tax due.
What about the principal residence exemption?
Many regions exempt or partially exempt gains on a primary home (e.g., UK PPR, US Section 121 up to $250k single / $500k joint). The calculator does not apply this automatically — exclude home sales unless you've used up your exemption.
How is the cost base calculated?
Original purchase price plus eligible costs (legal fees, stamp duty, renovations for property; commissions for securities). Some regions allow indexation of the cost base for inflation; we use the simple model.