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Net Unrealized Appreciation Calculator: the election by cost basis

2026 law · reviewed September 6, 2026

Tax on $500,000 of employer stock with the NUA election against a rollover, by the basis as a share of value, at 32 percent ordinary and 15 percent on gains (§ 402(e)(4))
Basis as a share of valueBasisWith the electionRolled overSaving
10%$50,000$83,500$160,000$76,500
25%$125,000$96,250$160,000$63,750
50%$250,000$117,500$160,000$42,500
75%$375,000$138,750$160,000$21,250

Tax on $500,000 of employer stock with the NUA election against a rollover, by the basis as a share of value, at 32 percent ordinary and 15 percent on gains (§ 402(e)(4)).

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