Country tax profile · 2026
United States capital gains tax
How United States taxes capital gains
Long-term (>1yr): 0% / 15% / 20% by income; short-term taxed as ordinary income up to 37%. Plus 3.8% NIIT over thresholds.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for United States and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How United States compares
57 of 197 countries we track have no capital gains tax for individuals. United States is not one of them.
Who is a tax resident of United States?
Citizenship-based worldwide taxation (unique). Also: green-card holders and Substantial Presence Test (183-day weighted formula).
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What is the capital gains tax rate in United States?
Long-term (>1yr): 0% / 15% / 20% by income; short-term taxed as ordinary income up to 37%. Plus 3.8% NIIT over thresholds.