North Carolina Capital Gains Tax Calculator 2025-2026
Calculate North Carolina and federal capital gains tax on your investment gains.
Our free north carolina capital gains tax calculator helps you calculate NC and federal capital gains tax. This nc capital gains calculator estimates North Carolina's flat 4.5% tax on capital gains (taxed as ordinary income), federal capital gains tax at preferential rates (0%, 15%, or 20%), and the 3.8% NIIT for high-income taxpayers.
North Carolina taxes capital gains at a flat 4.5% rate (capital gains are taxed as ordinary income in NC). Federal capital gains are taxed at preferential rates (0%, 15%, or 20% for long-term gains). High-income taxpayers may also owe the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT). This calculator provides estimates for 2025-2026 tax rates.