Taxation
Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Calculate the tax on your property sale — country-specific rules for PT, ES, DE, FR, US.
Gross Gain
$83,000
Tax Due
$19,754
Net Gain After Tax
$63,246
Effective Rate on Gain
23.8%
Net Proceeds
$271,246
Sale price minus agent fee and tax
Tax Breakdown
Want to know the total net amount you'll receive at closing?
Home Sale Proceeds CalculatorCountry-Specific Rules — United States
- •Short-term (<1 year): taxed as ordinary income at marginal federal rate (10–37%).
- •Long-term (≥1 year): 0%, 15%, or 20% federal rate depending on income.
- •Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT): additional 3.8% if income >$200k (single) or $250k (married).
- •Primary residence exclusion: $250k ($500k married) of gain excluded if lived in property 2 of last 5 years.
How It Works
This calculator determines the capital gains tax on property sales by applying country-specific tax rules. The calculation starts from the difference between the sale price and the corrected acquisition price (including acquisition costs, improvements, and agent fees).
Base Formula
Common Exemptions
- • Primary residence (reinvestment)
- • Holding > 10 years (DE) or > 22 years (FR)
- • §121 exclusion $250k/$500k (US)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the inflation coefficient (Portugal)?
It's a factor published annually by the Portuguese government that adjusts the purchase price for accumulated inflation. The older the property, the higher the correction — reducing the taxable gain.
Can I be exempt if I reinvest the proceeds?
In Portugal, if the property is your primary residence and you reinvest the sale proceeds in a new primary residence within 36 months (or 24 months before), you're fully exempt. Spain has a similar 2-year rule.
How does Germany's 10-year rule work?
In Germany (Spekulationsfrist), if you hold the property for more than 10 years, the capital gain is completely tax-free — regardless of the gain amount.
Does France's abatement system stack?
Yes. France applies progressive abatements from year 6 of ownership: full income tax exemption after 22 years, and full social charges exemption after 30 years. The abatement is applied per year of holding.