Tax Harvesting Calculator
Net taxable gain after pairing realized gains and losses.
Calculator
Results
Tax Saved
$2,640.00
$3,000.00
$3,300.00
Live results update as you type — currently showing tax saved of $2,640.00. Replace the defaults with your own numbers.
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Harvest Effect
Formula
Pairing gains and losses in the same year to keep net taxable gain near zero.
Variables
| Symbol | Name | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| G | Gains | $ | Realized |
| L | Losses | $ | Realized |
Explanation
Net gain after pairing.
Step-by-Step Calculation
Follow each step to understand how the result is calculated from your inputs.
Net gain = gains - losses = $15,000.00 - $12,000.00
Savings = tax without - tax with
Worked Examples
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Scenario
The tax harvesting calculator run on the values above.
Inputs
Calculation
1. Net gain = gains - losses = $15,000.00 - $12,000.00 → $3,000.00 2. Savings = tax without - tax with → $2,640.00
Result
Tax Saved: $2,640.00
Interpretation
Pair every gain with a loss in the same year to keep the net near zero.
Understanding Your Result
Your Result: Tax Saved: $2,640.00
What This Means
Net gain after pairing.
Why It Matters
Pair every gain with a loss in the same year to keep the net near zero.
Professional Interpretation
Pair every gain with a loss in the same year to keep the net near zero.
How this is calculated
Pairing gains and losses in the same year to keep net taxable gain near zero.
What drives the result
Taxable = income − deductions. Apply each bracket rate to its slice, sum, subtract credits. Marginal prices the next dollar; effective averages all dollars. Pre-tax contributions and well-timed deductions move dollars out of high slices.
Recommendations
- •Realize losses before year-end.
- •Reinvest proceeds to stay allocated.
Educational Content
Introduction
Income tax is progressive: deductions set the taxable base, brackets price each slice, credits cut the bill directly. Withholding and quarterly estimates only prepay that liability.
Concept Explanation
Taxable = income − deductions. Apply each bracket rate to its slice, sum, subtract credits. Marginal prices the next dollar; effective averages all dollars. Pre-tax contributions and well-timed deductions move dollars out of high slices.
Applications
Benefits
- •Bracket-accurate liability
- •Withholding and quarterly alignment
- •Side-by-side regime math
Limitations
- •Single-filer simplified brackets
- •State codes not modeled
- •Law changes need re-checks
Best Practices
- •Aim near-zero refund
- •Hit safe harbor on estimates
- •Re-elect regimes yearly
Common Misconceptions
Practical Tips
- •Reinvest to stay allocated.
Common Mistakes
Assumptions
This calculator makes the following assumptions to provide estimates:
Limitations
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Frequently Asked Questions
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2026-09-22
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