North Carolina capital gains tax estimator
Estimate North Carolina tax impact from a single sale.
How this calculator works
Step 1 calculates your capital gain using cost basis and sale proceeds. If you provide dates, the tool classifies the holding period for reference.
Step 2 adds the gain to your other North Carolina taxable income and applies the flat rate for the selected year. Holding period is tracked for context only.
Step 3 shows the North Carolina tax impact. The marginal rate reflects the flat rate for the selected year.
Frequently asked questions
Does North Carolina have a special long-term gain rate?
North Carolina taxes capital gains as ordinary income at the flat rate. Some qualified gains or extraordinary dividends may qualify for a state deduction, which is not applied here.
What if I have a loss?
Losses are displayed for context. Check North Carolina's rules for how losses offset gains.
Do I need to adjust for residency?
Part-year and nonresident filers should prorate North Carolina-source income using the allocation percent on their return.
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This tool estimates North Carolina tax impact only and is not legal or tax advice.