Stock profit and loss calculator
See your profit on a trade after fees, and the estimated federal tax on it.
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How this calculator works
Profit = (shares × sell price) − (shares × buy price) − fees. Stocks held more than one year get long-term capital gains rates; shorter holds are taxed like wages.
Sources: IRS: Topic 409, Capital gains and losses · IRS: Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 tax tables) · IRS: Net investment income tax
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Sources: IRS: Topic 409, Capital gains and losses · IRS: Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 tax tables) · IRS: Net investment income tax
Figures and rules on this page come from the official and published sources linked above, as of November 2026. People and numbers in the examples are made up to explain the idea. This page is general information, not tax or legal advice for your situation, and laws change; check the linked source or ask a licensed CPA before you act.
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