2022 Long Term Capital Gain
Tax Rates

Long-Term Capital Gain Tax Rates

Tax RateRate

               Single

Joint

Head of Household

0%

$0 to $41,675
$0 to $83,350
$0 to $55,800

15%

$41,676 to $459,750
$83,351 to 517,200
$55,801 to $488,500

20%

$459,751 and up
$517,201 and up
$488,501 and up

Example: If you’re single you’ll pay zero capital gains tax if your total taxable income is no more than $41,675. You’ll pay 15 percent on capital gains if your taxable income is $41,676 to $459,750. If your taxable income is above that income level, the rate is 20 percent. In addition, capital gains may be subject to the net investment income tax (NIIT) of 3.8 percent if income is above certain amounts.