Short term capital gain tax rates
If the net long-term capital gain is more than the net short-term capital loss, the taxpayer has a net capital gain. Tax Rate. The tax rate on a net capital gain usually depends on the taxpayer’s income. The maximum tax rate on a net capital gain is 20 percent. However, for most taxpayers a zero or 15 percent rate will apply. A 25 or 28 percent tax rate can also apply to certain types of net capital gain. Forms to File. Reason for bifurcation of capital gains into long-term and short-term The taxability of capital gains depends on the nature of gain, i.e., whether short-term or long-term. Hence, to determine the taxability, capital gains are to be classified into short-term and long-term. In other words, the tax rates for long-term capital gain and short-term