Campbell Office:
51 E Campbell Ave
Suite 103A 
Campbell, CA 95008

 

 

McDonald Wealth Management

 

 

 
 
West Linn Office:
1880 Willamette Falls Drive
Suite 200c
West Linn, OR 97068 
 

 

Redwood City Office:
1733 Woodside Road
Suite 315 
Redwood City, CA 94061

 

 

 

 

San Diego Office:
9920 Pacific Heights Blvd.
Suite 126  
San Diego, CA 92121

 
 

Taxes should not drive investment decisions, but understanding the tax consequences of selling an investment can provide some much-needed insight. Use this calculator to better understand the difference between short-term and long-term gains and to get an idea of what you might owe. Also, don't forget that state taxes may be due as well.

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Did the numbers surprise you, or were they in line with what you expected? If you have any questions, such as how to pay any taxes due, please reach out. Having a strategy in place before making a decision can help you remove some of the guesswork.

This calculator is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for real-life advice. Consult your tax, legal, and accounting professionals if you have specific questions about long- and short-term capital gains.

 

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