Chart showing estimated annual reduction in tax drag for a $2 million portfolio.
Tax brackets: Ordinary or Short-term capital tax rates* Tax brackets: Long-term capital tax rates* Estimated annual reduction in tax drag Estimated annual reduction in tax drag
40.80% 23.80% 0.41% $8,200
38.80% 23.80% 0.39% $7,800
35.80% 18.80% 0.34% $6,800
24% 15% 0.16% $3,200
22% 15% 0.14% $2,800
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Schwab Center for Financial Research. Assumes a portfolio with 50% of the assets in a taxable account and 50% in a tax advantaged account. Calculated by allocating the most tax-efficient assets in taxable account and the least tax-efficient assets in tax-advantaged account, based on Schwab's capital market expectations for future asset returns. Conservative portfolio assumes a target allocation of 22% cash, 62% bonds and 16% equities. The example is hypothetical and provided for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to represent a specific investment product or outcome. *Does not include state taxes. Some tax brackets include the 3.8% net investment income tax.