how does capital gains tax compare to income tax 
capital gains taxes are typically lower than income taxes the capital gains tax ranges from 0 to 20 with a few exceptions some stock and collectibles might be taxed at a 28 rate and real estate gains can be up to 25 income taxes on the other hand go even higher up to 37 the 2024 tax brackets are 10 12 22 24 32 35 and 37 