Albania (Last reviewed 21 June 2022)
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Algeria (Last reviewed 01 June 2022)
Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate.
Resident: 15; Please refer to "Income Determination - Capital Gains" for more details. Short-term capital gain: 15 (if securities transaction tax paid on sale of equity shares/units of equity oriented funds/units of business trust). For others, normal slab rate applies. Above rates are to be enhanced by surcharge and health and education cess; and benefit of tax treaty for non-residents. Gains arising from sale real property are taxed at a total rate of up to 39.63% (30.63% for national tax purposes and 9% local tax) depending on various factors. Jersey, Channel Islands (Last reviewed 22 July 2022) NA NA Jordan (Last reviewed 30 June 2022) 20 30 Kazakhstan (Last reviewed 01 August 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. Capital gains are subject to the 10% PIT rate. Kenya (Last reviewed 26 September 2022) 5 (15% as of 1 January 2023) 5 (15% as of 1 January 2023) Korea, Republic of (Last reviewed 01 June 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. 45 Kosovo (Last reviewed 19 July 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate (10%). Kuwait (Last reviewed 25 August 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. NA Kyrgyzstan (Last reviewed 23 August 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal profit tax rate (10%). Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate (10%). Lao PDR (Last reviewed 08 August 2022) NA NA Latvia (Last reviewed 19 July 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. 20 Lebanon (Last reviewed 22 July 2022) 15 15 Libya (Last reviewed 19 July 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate. Liechtenstein (Last reviewed 24 June 2022) Capital gains derived from the sale of shares are tax-exempt. Capital gains from the sale of real estate are subject to a separately assessed real estate profit tax of up to 24%. Capital gains derived from the sale of shares are tax-exempt. Capital gains from the sale of real estate are subject to a separately assessed real estate profit tax of up to 24%. Lithuania (Last reviewed 11 August 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. 20 Luxembourg (Last reviewed 19 July 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate. Macau SAR (Last reviewed 19 July 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal complementary tax rate. NA Madagascar (Last reviewed 04 August 2022) 20 20 Malawi (Last reviewed 21 July 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal corporate rate. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate. Malaysia (Last reviewed 13 June 2022) Generally, gains on capital assets are not subject to tax, except for gains arising from the disposal of real property situated in Malaysia, which is subject to RPGT (up to 30%). Generally, gains on capital assets are not subject to tax, except for gains arising from the disposal of real property situated in Malaysia, which is subject to RPGT (up to 30%). Maldives, Republic of (Last reviewed 06 August 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal income tax rate. Capital gains are subject to the normal income tax rate. Malta (Last reviewed 11 August 2022) See Malta's corporate tax summary for tax rates on capital gains. See Malta's individual tax summary for tax rates on capital gains. Mauritania (Last reviewed 26 September 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate. Mauritius (Last reviewed 26 September 2022) NA NA Mexico (Last reviewed 05 July 2022) 30% for a Mexican resident, accrued as regular taxable income. 25% on the gross proceeds, or 35% on the net gain, for non-residents. See the Mexico individual tax summary for capital gain rates. Moldova (Last reviewed 06 July 2022) Capital gains are subject to the standard CIT rate. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate (taxable gain basis represent 50% from the capital gain). Mongolia (Last reviewed 09 June 2022) See Mongolia's corporate tax summary for capital gain rates. See Mongolia's individual tax summary for capital gain rates. Montenegro (Last reviewed 07 June 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. 15 Morocco (Last reviewed 28 September 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. 20 Mozambique (Last reviewed 25 June 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate. Myanmar (Last reviewed 26 July 2022) 10% for non-oil and gas sector; 40% to 50% for oil and gas sector 10 Namibia, Republic of (Last reviewed 02 June 2022) NA NA Netherlands (Last reviewed 01 July 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate (25.8%). Capital gains on qualifying participations are tax exempt under the participation exemption. NA New Zealand (Last reviewed 21 July 2022) New Zealand does not have a comprehensive capital gains tax. However, capital gains derived by a company will generally be taxed as dividends on distribution to shareholders, subject to certain exceptions. New Zealand does not have a comprehensive capital gains tax. Nicaragua (Last reviewed 01 July 2022) 15 15 Nigeria (Last reviewed 28 July 2022) 10 10 North Macedonia (Last reviewed 18 July 2022) Capital gains are part of the regular profit for the year, thus subject to the normal CIT rate. Capital gains are subject to the flat PIT rate at 10%. See the Income determination section. Norway (Last reviewed 15 August 2022) Capital gains are subject to the ordinary CIT rate. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate. Oman (Last reviewed 19 July 2022) Gains on sales of securities listed on the Muscat Securities Market are exempt from taxation. Gains on transfers of other assets are taxable as ordinary income. NA Pakistan (Last reviewed 22 July 2022) See Pakistan's corporate tax summary for capital gain rates. See Pakistan's individual tax summary for capital gain rates. Palestinian territories (Last reviewed 08 June 2022) Income tax is imposed on capital gains. Income tax is imposed on capital gains. Panama (Last reviewed 18 July 2022) See Panama's corporate tax summary for capital gain rates. See Panama's individual tax summary for capital gain rates. Papua New Guinea (Last reviewed 03 June 2022) PNG does not currently tax capital gains. PNG does not currently tax capital gains. Paraguay (Last reviewed 18 July 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate. Peru (Last reviewed 08 August 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. 5 Philippines (Last reviewed 30 June 2022) See the Philippines corporate tax summary for capital gain rates. See the Philippines individual tax summary for capital gain rates. Poland (Last reviewed 10 June 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. Transfer of real property: Subject to the normal PIT rate. Transfer of shares: 19. Portugal (Last reviewed 08 August 2022) See Portugal's corporate tax summary for capital gain rates. See Portugal's individual tax summary for capital gain rates. Puerto Rico (Last reviewed 08 September 2022) 20 See Puerto Rico's individual tax summary for capital gain rates. Qatar (Last reviewed 21 August 2022) Same as CIT rate. NA Romania (Last reviewed 04 August 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate. Rwanda (Last reviewed 20 July 2022) See Rwanda's corporate tax summary for capital gain rates. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate. Saint Lucia (Last reviewed 30 August 2022) NA NA Saudi Arabia (Last reviewed 21 June 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal income tax rate applicable to the taxpayer. Non-resident capital gains tax rate is 20%. NA Senegal (Last reviewed 23 September 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate. Serbia (Last reviewed 07 June 2022) 15 15 Singapore (Last reviewed 03 October 2022) NA NA Slovak Republic (Last reviewed 09 October 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. 19 Slovenia (Last reviewed 22 July 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate (19%). 25 South Africa (Last reviewed 30 June 2022) 21.6 18 Spain (Last reviewed 31 August 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. Residents: 26; Non-residents: Capital gains generated as a result of a transfer of assets are taxed at 19%. Sri Lanka (Last reviewed 29 June 2022) 10 10 Sweden (Last reviewed 20 July 2022) See Sweden's corporate tax summary for capital gain rates. 30 Switzerland (Last reviewed 12 July 2022) Overall an effective tax rate between 11.9% and 21.0% depending on the company's location of corporate residence in Switzerland applies. Exceptions to be considered relate to the participation relief and capital gains on real estate. Movable assets: Exempt. Non-movable assets: Exempt for federal tax, and cantonal tax rate varies per canton. Taiwan (Last reviewed 27 June 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate, except for marketable securities and real properties. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate, except for securities and real properties. Tajikistan (Last reviewed 30 June 2022) Resident: Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate (18% or 13% for entities producing goods or 20% for the activities of financial institutions and mobile companies); Non-resident: Capital gains are treated as other income subject to 15% rate. Resident: 15 (exempt for certain property if established requirements are met); Non-resident: 15 Tanzania (Last reviewed 18 August 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. Residents: 10; Non-residents: 30; Sale of mineral or petroleum rights: 30 Thailand (Last reviewed 20 July 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate. Timor-Leste (Last reviewed 09 September 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate. Trinidad and Tobago (Last reviewed 19 July 2022) NA NA Tunisia (Last reviewed 22 July 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. See Tunisia's individual tax summary for capital gain rates. Turkey (Last reviewed 21 February 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. See Turkey's individual tax summary for capital gain rates. Turkmenistan (Last reviewed 01 August 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate. Uganda (Last reviewed 05 September 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. 40 Ukraine (Last reviewed 30 June 2022) Capital gains are subject to the standard CIT rate of 18%. Taxable as ordinary income. United Arab Emirates (Last reviewed 02 September 2022) NA NA United Kingdom (Last reviewed 27 July 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal corporation tax rate. See the United Kingdom's individual tax summary for capital gain rates. United States (Last reviewed 01 August 2022) 21 20 Uruguay (Last reviewed 25 August 2022) Capital gains are subject to CIT, taxed at 25% (there is no corporate capital gains tax in Uruguay). There is no individual capital gains tax in Uruguay. Capital gains are subject to IRPF or IRNR, taxed at 12% (with some exceptions). Uzbekistan, Republic of (Last reviewed 01 August 2022) Residents: Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate; Non-residents: 20 Residents: Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate; Non-residents: 20 Venezuela (Last reviewed 30 June 2022) Capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate. Capital gains are subject to the normal PIT rate. Vietnam (Last reviewed 28 July 2022) See Vietnam's Corporate tax summary for capital gains tax. See Vietnam's Individual tax summary for capital gains tax. Zambia (Last reviewed 01 June 2022) NA NA Zimbabwe (Last reviewed 22 July 2022) 20 20 What is the formula for calculating capital gains tax?Your taxable capital gain is generally equal to the value that you receive when you sell or exchange a capital asset minus your "basis" in the asset. Your basis is generally what you paid for the asset. Sometimes this is an easy calculation – if you paid $10 for stock and sold it for $100, your capital gain is $90.
Is capital gains added to your total income and puts you in higher tax bracket?While capital gains do not affect your income or income tax bracket, those gains can impact your Adjusted Gross Income.
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