Washington Capital Gains Tax Calculator 2025

Use this free calculator to estimate capital gains tax in Washington, including federal rates, NIIT when applicable, and Washington's state treatment (7% tax on long-term capital gains above the annual threshold.).

State treatment: 7% tax on long-term capital gains above the annual threshold.·Official source ↗

Capital Gains Calculator

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Follow the three steps, save the sale, then calculate. Required fields are marked with *.

Your tax profile

These apply to every sale in this estimate.

Tax year

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State

Annual taxable income (before these gains)

Capital loss carried from prior years

What you sold

Prices and quantity for this lot. Give it a name if you will add more than one sale.

Asset type

Asset name

Buy price

Sell price

Quantity / units

Selling expenses

Repurchased within 30 days (wash-sale check)

When you bought and sold

The IRS uses these dates to decide short-term vs long-term rates.

Buy date

Sell date

Next: Save this sale to the order log, then click Calculate now. Tax results do not update until you calculate.

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Sales included in this tax estimate.

Please fill in the details to see your results. Follow the three steps on the left, then save a sale here.

Washington capital gains tax overview

Washington capital gains tax planning starts with the federal rules, then layers on Washington's own treatment (7% tax on long-term capital gains above the annual threshold.). This calculator estimates both so you can see a combined effective rate before you sell stocks, crypto, real estate, or other capital assets.

Federally, short-term gains (held one year or less) are taxed as ordinary income, while long-term gains generally use 0%, 15%, or 20% preferential rates for tax years 2025 and 2026. High earners may also owe the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax when MAGI exceeds the IRS threshold for their filing status.

Washington uses a special capital gains rule: 7% tax on long-term capital gains above the annual threshold. Our engine encodes that rule so your estimate reflects Washington-specific treatment rather than a generic flat percentage.

Washington figures in this model are drawn from the official source we cite for the state: https://dor.wa.gov/. Confirm the current-year statute or agency page before you file — rates and special rules can change.

Use the calculator above with filing status and income to stack federal long-term or short-term tax, NIIT, and Washington state tax. Compare nearby states from the links below, review our methodology for data sources (including Washington's official reference), and consult a CPA before filing. This page is educational and not tax advice.

Special Washington rule

7% tax on long-term capital gains above the annual threshold.

Washington rate snapshot

Category	special
Summary	7% tax on long-term capital gains above the annual threshold.
Abbreviation	WA
Top / modeled rate	7.00%
Special threshold	$262,000

Always verify rates with theWashington revenue agencyand review ourmethodology. Not tax advice.

FAQ

Washington FAQs

What is unique about Washington capital gains tax?

7% tax on long-term capital gains above the annual threshold. Summary: 7% tax on long-term capital gains above the annual threshold..

Does Washington still stack on top of federal tax?

Yes. This page estimates federal tax and NIIT, then adds the Washington special-rule layer. Federal short-term and long-term capital gains tax, and the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax when MAGI exceeds the IRS threshold, can still apply.

Where can I verify Washington rules?

See the official source we cite: https://dor.wa.gov/. Special-rule states change more often than flat-rate states — confirm current-year thresholds before you sell.

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