How much Delaware tax will I owe on a capital gain?

Estimate Delaware tax on a capital gain for 2025 or 2026 by entering gain amount, holding period, and residency allocation. Delaware generally taxes gains as ordinary income, so the tool applies Delaware rates to estimate the state tax impact.

How this calculation works

Applies Delaware income tax rates to the gain amount.
Adjusts for residency allocation when applicable.
Summarizes estimated tax and effective rate on the gain.

Common mistakes and caveats

Loss carryovers and special exclusions are not modeled.
Local taxes are not included.
Final treatment depends on your full Delaware return.

FAQ

Does Delaware have a special long-term capital gains rate?

Delaware generally taxes capital gains as ordinary income.

Last updated & sources

Last updated January 27, 2026.

Delaware Division of Revenue
Delaware Individual Income Tax

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