US Capital Gains Taxes history chart. From 1913 to 1921, capital gains were taxed at ordinary rates, initially up to a maximum rate of 7%. [11] The Revenue Act of 1921 allowed a tax rate of …

Jan 4, 2023 · Capital gains have generally tended to be taxed at the same or a lower rate than ordinary income. The chart below shows the maximum individual and corporate capital gains …

Apr 26, 2021 · Explore historical tax data of federal capital gains tax collections from 1954 to 2018. See more in federal capital gains tax collections historical data.

Jun 13, 2013 · Since 1937, our principled research, insightful analysis, and engaged experts have informed smarter tax policy in the U.S. and internationally. For over 80 years, our mission has …

Feb 11, 2017 · Here's a look at what's happened with maximum capital gains tax rates over the past 95 years. Data source: Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting. Chart by author. As you can …

Historical data back to 1916 for maximum capital gains tax rates for the United States of America (USA).

Amounts of realized capital gains, taxes paid, average effective tax rates, and maximum tax rate on long-term capital gains, for tax years 1954 to 2014. Data unavailable for recent years. …

Below is a brief history of capital gain tax rates: 1913 – 1921: Capital gains were taxed at ordinary rates, initially up to a maximum rate of 7%. 1921 – 1993: The Revenue Act of 1921 allowed a …

The only period in U.S. history when all capital gains were taxed as wages. In most years, assets held long-term are favored with a lower rate.

Starting 1997, gains on collectibles and certain depreciation recapture are taxed at ordinary rates, up to maximum rates of 28% on collectibles and 25% on recapture. Tax rates changed …