Capital Gains Tax Calculator on Rental Property 2025-2026

Calculate capital gains tax on the sale of rental property, including depreciation recapture.

Our free capital gains tax calculator on rental property helps you calculate taxes on the sale of rental property. This rental property capital gains calculator estimates capital gains tax, depreciation recapture (taxed at 25%), and the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) for high-income taxpayers.

Calculate capital gains tax on the sale of rental property, including depreciation recapture.

Sale Price

Purchase Price

Cost of Improvements

Total Depreciation Taken

Total Annual Income

Filing Status

Rental property sales are subject to capital gains tax and depreciation recapture. Depreciation taken over the years must be "recaptured" and taxed at 25% (unrecaptured section 1250 gain). The remaining gain is taxed at long-term capital gains rates (0%, 15%, or 20%). High-income taxpayers may also owe the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT). Consider a 1031 exchange to defer taxes. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.

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