Capital Gains Tax on $900,000 (Long-Term, 2025)
2025 IRS data — updated for current tax year
Gain Amount
$900,000
Long-Term Rate
20.00%
Tax Owed
$180,000
Net Proceeds
$720,000
Key Facts
- Long-term gains (assets held over 12 months) qualify for a preferential 20.00% rate versus ordinary income rates up to 37%.
- At $900,000 in capital gains, a single filer with no other income pays $180,000, keeping $720,000.
- The same gain taxed short-term would cost $284,470 — $104,470 more.
- Married filing jointly filers stay at the 0% rate until gains exceed $94,050 in 2025.
$900,000 Long-Term Gain — All Filing Statuses
| Filing Status | Rate | Tax Owed | Net Proceeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.00% | $180,000 | $720,000 |
| Married Filing Jointly | 20.00% | $180,000 | $720,000 |
| Married Filing Separately | 20.00% | $180,000 | $720,000 |
| Head of Household | 20.00% | $180,000 | $720,000 |
Long-Term vs Short-Term Comparison ($900,000)
| Type | Tax Owed | Net Proceeds | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-Term (>12 months) | $180,000 | $720,000 | $104,470 |
| Short-Term (≤12 months) | $284,470 | $615,530 | — |