@EJHERALD I assume you mean that your tax increases by $2,000 when you add $10,000 worth of capital gain income. Although you would appear to be in a 15% bracket for capital gains based on your income, some capital gains are taxed at more than that regardless of your income, as is the case for short-term capital gains and also depreciation recaptured if you had rented out a portion of your home, or used a home office for your business.
Here are some links that you may find helpful:
Things you should know about capital gains
A guide to capital gains tax rates
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