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WA State Capital Gains Tax

Washington's capital gains tax — 7% on gains above $270,000, 9.9% on gains above $1 million — applies to stocks and business interests. Real estate is exempt.

Note: Christopher S. Mulvaney is not a CPA and cannot give tax advice. This page is for general educational purposes only.

7%

On gains $0 – $1M
(above $270K exemption)

9.9%

On gains above $1M
(effective Jan 1, 2025)

$0

On real estate
(fully exempt)

Scrooge McDuck comic panel: 'I can't go on like this — losing a billion a minute!'
Washington State capital gains tax: 7% — or 9.9% with the SB 5813 surcharge.

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