Idaho Capital Gains Calculator

Calculate your federal and Idaho capital gains tax liability

2025

Calculate Your
Idaho Capital Gains Tax

Idaho taxes capital gains at a flat income tax rate of 5.8%.

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Idaho Capital Gains Tax Highlights

Flat 5.8% rate
Taxes as ordinary income
No special deductions
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Enter Your Investment Details

Calculate your capital gains tax for Idaho

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

📊 Choose your investment holding period

Calculator optimized for Idaho tax rates

Tax Calculation Results

Your capital gain is: $0.00
Estimated capital gains tax: $0.00
Federal Tax: $0.00
Idaho 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 Idaho Taxes Capital Gains

Idaho taxes capital gains at a flat income tax rate of 5.8%.

2025 Tax Brackets

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

Idaho Tax Details

Tax Rate Structure

Flat Rate: 5.80%

Idaho applies a flat rate to all capital gains regardless of income level.

Key Requirements

Filing Required: If gain exceeds threshold
State Due Date: April 15

Idaho Tax Strategies

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

• Consult with Idaho tax professional for complex situations

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Real Estate in Idaho

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

Idaho Real Estate Tax Rate

Real estate capital gains in Idaho are taxed at a flat rate up to 5.80%.

Primary Residence

Federal Rules

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

Idaho 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: None
Paid By: negotiable

Recording Fees

Deed Recording: $15 for the first 30 pages, $3 for each additional 30 pages.
Mortgage Recording: $15 for the first 30 pages, $3 for each additional 30 pages.
Additional Fees:
  • • Fees are uniform across counties.
Special Deductions & Notes:
  • • Standard federal depreciation rules apply.

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Property Tax Exemptions

Homestead

$125K

Maximum exemption

Idaho Real Estate Specifics

• Idaho does not have a real estate transfer tax.

• The state offers a significant homeowner's exemption for property tax purposes.

• Idaho also has a "Circuit Breaker" program that can reduce property taxes for seniors and other qualifying individuals based on income.

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Idaho Filing Requirements

Due Dates
Annual Return: April 15
Extension: October 15
Quarterly Est.:
January 15
April 15
June 15
September 15
Required Forms
  • • Form 40
  • • Capital gains schedule
  • • Federal Form 8949 & Schedule D
Payment Options
  • • Online payment portal
  • • Electronic funds transfer
  • • Check or money order

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