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Capital Gains Fundamentals & Rates Guides
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Capital Gains Fundamentals & Rates7 min read
Capital Gains Tax Single vs Married Filing Jointly: 2026 Guide
See 2026 capital gains brackets for single vs married filing jointly, a worked example on an $80,000 gain, and the NIIT and Section 121 rules by status.
October 3, 2026
Capital Gains Fundamentals & Rates7 min read
2027 Tax Brackets & Capital Gains Rates: Early IRS Projections
Early 2027 tax bracket projections and capital gains thresholds: what moves with inflation, what stays locked, and how to plan before official IRS numbers.
September 28, 2026
Capital Gains Fundamentals & Rates7 min read
0% Capital Gains Tax Rate 2026: Complete AGI Limits (Single, MFJ, HOH)
The 0% capital gains rate for 2026 applies up to $49,450 single, $98,900 joint, and $66,200 head of household taxable income. See limits, examples, and traps.
September 24, 2026
Capital Gains Fundamentals & Rates7 min read
Capital Gains Tax on $100K, $250K, $500K Income (2026)
See what you owe on a $20,000 gain when your income is $100K, $250K, or $500K. Full 2026 math: 0%, 15% and 20% rates, the 3.8% NIIT, and short-term traps.
September 23, 2026