Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Calculate investment gains, explore supported tax estimates and understand how the rules differ by country. Clear breakdowns, no account required.
Configure Your Calculation
Select a country to see the applicable calculation mode.
Only include expenses deductible under the selected jurisdiction’s rules.
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Capital Gains Summary
Select your jurisdiction and enter your transaction details.
Detailed Breakdown
Capital Gains Tax Across Countries
The calculation of investment gains follows a similar starting principle worldwide, but the tax treatment differs significantly by country.
Choose Your Jurisdiction
Select your country to use the correct currency and see whether an automatic or user-supplied tax estimate is available.
Calculate Your Profit
Compare sale proceeds with acquisition cost, eligible transaction expenses and capital improvements.
Understand Your Tax
View applicable deductions and tax components when a supported calculation method is available.
How the Global Calculator Works
United Kingdom
The calculator uses the 2026–27 standard individual CGT rates of 18% and 24%, the remaining annual exempt amount and the unused basic-rate band. Specialist reliefs and property-specific exemptions are not automatically calculated.
United States
Federal capital gains tax depends on factors including holding period, filing status and taxable income. State tax and other charges can also apply. This version accepts a user-supplied estimated effective rate rather than claiming to calculate a complete US tax return.
Canada and Australia
Taxable capital gains may interact with ordinary income tax and special inclusion, discount or exemption rules. Enter a rate derived from your personal tax situation for an illustrative estimate.
India
Capital gains rules differ by asset class, holding period, acquisition date and applicable provisions. The calculator uses a user-entered effective rate rather than a universal Indian CGT rate.
United Arab Emirates
Qualifying personal investment gains earned outside a taxable business are generally outside UAE corporate tax. Gains connected with business activities or other taxable arrangements require separate analysis. The zero-tax scenario is shown only after you confirm the personal-investment category.
Germany and Singapore
Tax treatment can depend on investment type, trading activity and other conditions. These countries are available for currency-based gain calculations and a manually entered estimated effective rate.
How to Calculate a Capital Gain
Start with the selling price, subtract the purchase price and eligible costs, then account for allowable losses. Taxable gain and final tax liability depend on the selected jurisdiction.
Important Limitations
This tool does not automatically calculate foreign-exchange gains, withholding tax, double-tax treaties, state or provincial taxes, share matching, main-home exemptions or specialist investment reliefs. Use original transaction values in the currency appropriate to your tax records.
Global Capital Gains Tax FAQs
Is capital gains tax the same worldwide?
No. Countries use different rates, exemptions, holding-period tests, taxable-income rules and asset classifications.
Which currencies are supported?
GBP, USD, CAD, AUD, INR, AED, EUR and SGD. Selecting a country changes the display currency but does not convert historical transactions using exchange rates.
Does the US calculation include state taxes?
No. The US mode is a manual effective-rate estimator. Enter a rate that reflects the taxes relevant to your situation.
Are UAE personal investment gains taxable?
Qualifying personal investments outside a taxable business are generally outside UAE corporate tax. Business-related or other arrangements may have different treatment.
Can I deduct investment losses?
Possibly, subject to each jurisdiction’s rules. Only enter losses you have established are eligible for the selected transaction.
Does the calculator include main-home exemptions?
No. Property reliefs are highly country-specific and must be determined separately before relying on an estimate.
Does the calculator convert currencies?
No. Currency selection changes formatting. Enter amounts already expressed in the currency required for your tax calculation.
Is this an official tax calculator?
No. ToolZippy provides educational estimates and is not affiliated with any tax authority.
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