2027 Long-term capital gains brackets

Taxable-income thresholds for the 0%, 15% and 20% long-term capital gains rates.

Projected

Primary reference value

$50,950
+$1,5003.0% increase from 2026
Long-term capital gains brackets for 2027
Filing status0% upper boundary15% upper boundary
Single$50,950$562,500
Married filing jointly$101,950$632,800
Head of household$68,300$597,650
Married filing separately$50,950$316,400
Announced
Not recorded; see primary document
Effective
2027-01-01 to 2027-12-31
Next usual release
October–November

Planning projection; official publication takes priority. Latest revised CPI can differ from the vintage used by the IRS.

Who this applies to.

Ordinary taxable income fills the lower bands first. Assets held for one year or less generally use ordinary rates; special gains and the net investment income tax have separate rules.

Published by IRS. The table uses projected tax year dates. Check the source for eligibility, elections and exceptions.

Use the 2027 number.

Assumes gains qualify for the 0%, 15% and 20% rates. Excludes NIIT, collectibles, unrecaptured section 1250 gains, short-term gains, qualified-dividend allocation and state tax.

Long-term capital gains brackets history.

Long-term capital gains brackets reference value by year; equivalent values are in the history table2021202220232024202520262027$54.0k$48.7k$43.3k$38.0k
Long-term capital gains brackets history
YearReference valueChangeStatus
2021$40,400—Official
2022$41,675+$1,275Official
2023$44,625+$2,950Official
2024$47,025+$2,400Official
2025$48,350+$1,325Official
2026$49,450+$1,100Official
2027$50,950+$1,500Projected

History compares the primary reference value; use each year’s full table for other filing statuses, regions or limits.

Questions about long-term capital gains brackets.

What is the 2027 long-term capital gains brackets?

The sourced table above shows the 2027 values. Its status is projected. The primary reference is $50,950; other statuses or categories may differ.

When will the next number be announced?

The usual publication window is October–November. This is a typical schedule, not a promised date. The calendar distinguishes published values from pending releases.

Is this official or projected?

The displayed 2027 record is projected. Official means a primary agency document or statute supports the value. A projection states its formula, inflation data and assumptions and changes when an official source becomes available.

How does it compare with last year?

The primary reference changed from $49,450 in 2026 to $50,950 in 2027. Each table should be compared using the same filing status, region and effective period.

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