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posted Aug 6, 2025 9:10:46 AM

Capital gain for seniors

What are the long-term capital gain tax rates and rules for the sale of real estate property and stocks?

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Aug 6, 2025 9:23:18 AM

Long term capital gains rates (For both real estate and stocks) are based on your overall taxable income and filing status.  See below table. 

Long-term capital gains tax rates for the 2025 tax year

Filing status 0% rate 15% rate 20% rate
Single Up to $48,350 $48,351 – $533,400 Over $533,400
Married filing jointly Up to $96,700 $96,701 – $600,050 Over $600,050
Married filing separately Up to $48,350 $48,351 – $300,000 Over $300,000
Head of household Up to $64,750 $64,751 – $566,700 Over $566,700

 

For real estate, if property is rental property or was rented in prior years, you will have to recapture depreciation that was allowed or allowable. Depreciation recapture amount is taxed at short term capital gain rate, capped at 25%. Any remaining gain will be taxed at long term rate assuming property was held more than one year. 

 

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