Capital Gains Tax Explained: Stocks, Crypto, Real Estate (2026 Brackets)

Short-term versus long-term capital gains, the 2026 LTCG brackets including the zero-percent zone, the wash sale rule, capital loss harvesting, the Net Investment Income Tax, and how crypto and real estate follow the same property rules. Everything new and experienced investors need before they click sell. ▶ Watch next: IRS Letters, Payment Plans, and What to Do When You Owe - Taxes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ozjb5oVSSo 📺 Full playlist: Taxes (US - 2026) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIAFxS29648tZvdlQoVzEf8eMsYpNdZw Chapters: 0:00 The One-Year Rule That Changes Everything 2:37 The Long-Term Brackets — and the Zero-Percent Zone You Might Qualify For 4:38 Crypto, ETFs, and Real Estate: Same Rules, Different Traps 7:12 Capital Losses: How a Bad Year Can Lower Your Tax Bill 9:18 The Wash Sale Rule: The Trap That Catches Every New Investor 11:38 NIIT and the Big Picture: Putting It All Together 14:01 Quiz Time 16:01 Key Takeaways #Taxes #CapitalGains #TaxStrategy --- Disclosure The avatars and voices in this video are AI-generated. All content -- research, scripts, lesson design, and the custom video engine -- is created by a CISSP, CISM, and PMP certified professional with a Master's in Project Management, a B.S. in Information Technology, and a Doctorate in Business Administration in progress. This channel exists to make learning accessible and straightforward. This channel is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), any state department of revenue, or any tax preparation company. All information is sourced from publicly available IRS and state tax authority resources and is provided for educational purposes only. Tax brackets, deduction amounts, credit eligibility, and filing rules change annually — always verify with IRS.gov or a qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent (EA), or tax attorney before making tax decisions. IRS: 1-800-829-1040 | IRS.gov | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) locator: irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep