Cost-to-sell stock calculator

The sticker price of selling appreciated stock hides three taxes: federal long-term capital gains, the 3.8% net investment income tax, and your state. See the all-in number — then see what borrowing against the position would cost instead.

All-in cost to sell your stock

Federal LTCG + 3.8% NIIT + state — the real number.

Amount to sell

$

Cost basis

$

Federal LTCG rate

%

State rate

%

Subject to the 3.8% NIIT

Total tax if you sell

$115,200

23.0% effective · you keep $384,800

Educational estimate, not tax advice. Disclaimers.

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