Capital Gains Timing Calculator

Estimate the dollar difference between selling today at short-term rates and waiting until your position qualifies for long-term capital gains.

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Sell Now or Wait? Timing Analysis

Enter your position details and we'll compare both paths.

Purchase date

Current market value ($)

Cost basis (what you paid) ($)

Other taxable income ($)

Filing status

Estimated state tax rate (%)

Expected return if sell & reinvest (%)

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