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Capital Gains IRMAA Calculator

Estimate whether capital gains from selling stock or other assets could raise your Medicare premiums.

1Filing status
2MAGI estimate
3Income events
4Premium impact
  • Uses 2026 CMS Part B and Part D IRMAA surcharge amounts.
  • Shows monthly and annual surcharge estimates in plain English.
  • Built for planning conversations, not tax, legal, or Medicare enrollment advice.

Step-by-step estimate

Check your estimated IRMAA risk

Enter your expected Medicare MAGI and add any one-time income events.

MAGI is generally AGI plus tax-exempt interest for IRMAA.
Add income events

Your estimate

Estimated bracketStandard premium
Estimated MAGI$0
Monthly surcharge$0.00
Annual surcharge$0
Room before next bracket$0

This estimate is educational. Check final rules and your situation against official Medicare, SSA, and tax guidance.

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2026 IRMAA brackets at a glance

For 2026 Medicare premiums, IRMAA uses 2024 modified adjusted gross income. The first surcharge begins above $109,000 for single filers and above $218,000 for married couples filing jointly.

Filing statusFirst IRMAA thresholdFirst Part B surchargeFirst Part D surcharge
SingleOver $109,000$81.20/month$14.50/month
Married filing jointlyOver $218,000$81.20/month$14.50/month
Married filing separatelyOver $109,000$446.30/month$83.30/month
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Why capital gains can affect IRMAA

Taxable capital gains from selling stock, funds, real estate, or other assets can increase Medicare MAGI. Even a one-time gain may affect the premium year tied to that income.

Enter the taxable gain you expect, then compare the result with the 2026 IRMAA brackets, review Medicare MAGI, or check a broader picture with the main IRMAA calculator.

Capital gains FAQ

Do capital gains count for IRMAA?
Taxable capital gains generally count in MAGI and can affect IRMAA brackets.
Should I enter gross proceeds?
No. Enter the estimated taxable gain, not the total sale amount.
Can timing matter?
Timing can matter because IRMAA is based on income for a specific tax year.