New York tax on collectibles
New York generally taxes collectibles gains under its graduated income-tax framework (Graduated income tax (top rate up to 10.9%)). This estimate applies the top modeled New York rate to remaining taxable gain.
Federal rules for collectibles: Long-term collectibles (art, many coins, certain metals) face a 28% federal ceiling instead of the usual 20% LTCG cap. Short-term collectibles still use ordinary rates. Holding period still matters for LTCG vs STCG except where a longer QSBS or real-estate test applies.
Open the parent New York calculator for a generic sale, or the national Collectibles lander for asset-only copy. Nearby states below keep the same collectibles preset so you can compare residency. Estimates are not tax advice.
Long-term collectibles use a 28% federal ceiling, not the 20% long-term cap. The 3.8% NIIT can still stack when income is high enough. Short-term collectibles stay on ordinary rates.
New York’s model taxes capital gains as ordinary income on a graduated scale with a top rate up to 10.9%. There is no separate state long-term capital-gains bracket in this estimate.
New York City’s local income tax is not itemized as its own line. A city resident can owe more than the state figure shown here. The page assumes New York State residency for the state tax.
Rates last verified: August 2026. Official source: https://www.tax.ny.gov/.
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Illustrated tax on a long-term gain
Collectibles held long enough for long-term treatment in New York. Investment real estate does not use Section 121 in this table. QSBS uses a more-than-five-year hold.
| Gain | Federal | NIIT | New York | Texas state tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000.00 | $5,500.00 | $0.00 | $2,725.00 | $0.00 |
| $100,000.00 | $23,486.00 | $0.00 | $10,900.00 | $0.00 |
| $250,000.00 | $70,000.00 | $4,940.00 | $27,250.00 | $0.00 |
Single filer, tax year 2026, $80,000.00 of other taxable income. Texas is the no-tax comparison. Illustration only, not your return.
