Delaware Capital Gains Calculator

Calculate your federal and Delaware capital gains tax liability

2025

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Delaware Capital Gains Tax

Delaware taxes capital gains as ordinary income at rates up to 6.6%.

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Delaware Capital Gains Tax Highlights

Top rate 6.6%
Taxes as ordinary income
No special deductions
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Calculate your capital gains tax for Delaware

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📊 Enter your annual taxable income before including this capital gain. This determines your capital gains tax bracket.

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Tax Calculation Results

Your capital gain is: $0.00
Estimated capital gains tax: $0.00
Federal Tax: $0.00
Delaware Tax: $0.00
Net Proceeds After Tax: $0.00
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%
Disclaimer: Estimate excludes NII taxes, deductions, credits, and losses. Consult a tax advisor.

How Delaware Taxes Capital Gains

Delaware taxes capital gains as ordinary income at rates up to 6.6%.

2025 Tax Brackets

0% Rate (Single): Up to $48,350
15% Rate (Single): $48,351 - $533,400
20% Rate (Single): Over $533,400

Delaware Tax Details

Tax Rate Structure

Top Rate: 6.60%

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income using progressive tax brackets.

Key Requirements

Filing Required: If gain exceeds threshold
State Due Date: April 30

Delaware Tax Strategies

  • • Consider timing of asset sales for tax efficiency
  • • Coordinate with federal capital gains strategies
  • • Review loss harvesting opportunities

• Consult with Delaware tax professional for complex situations

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Real Estate in Delaware

Real estate capital gains in Delaware are subject to both federal and state tax considerations:

Delaware Real Estate Tax Rate

Real estate capital gains in Delaware are taxed as ordinary income up to 6.60%.

Primary Residence

Federal Rules

Federal Exclusion: $250K/$500K
Holding Period: 2 of 5 years

Delaware State Rules

State tax applies to gain above federal exclusion

Must file state return if gain exceeds exclusion

Additional Requirements:
  • • Follows federal IRC Section 121

Investment Property

Tax Deferral Strategies

1031 Like-Kind Exchanges

Defer federal taxes on investment property exchanges

1031 Conformity: ✓ Yes
Bonus Depreciation: ✓ Allowed

Transfer Costs

Transfer Tax

State Rate: 4% of property value
Paid By: seller
Local Variations:
  • • One of the highest transfer tax rates in US
Available Exemptions:
  • • First-time homebuyer programs may provide credits
  • • Certain affordable housing transfers

Recording Fees

Deed Recording: $50 plus $10 per page
Mortgage Recording: $50 plus $10 per page
Additional Fees:
  • • Documentary stamp tax can be significant
Special Deductions & Notes:
  • • Standard federal depreciation schedules apply

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Property Tax Exemptions

Homestead

$125K

Maximum exemption

Senior (65+)

$50K

Additional exemption

Delaware Real Estate Specifics

• Highest transfer tax rate in the nation at 4%

• Real estate transfer tax generates significant state revenue

• No city or county income taxes

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Delaware Filing Requirements

Due Dates
Annual Return: April 30
Extension: October 30
Quarterly Est.:
January 15
April 15
June 15
September 15
Required Forms
  • • Form 200-01
  • • Capital gains schedule
  • • Federal Form 8949 & Schedule D
Payment Options
  • • Online payment portal
  • • Electronic funds transfer
  • • Check or money order

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