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Will Trump cut long term capital gains tax before 2027?

Dec 31

Dec 31

7% chance
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7% chance
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if legislation that reduces the federal long-term capital gains tax rate for the highest bracket is signed into law by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". A reduction to the top income bracket for long term capital gains tax (20%) within market timeframe will be sufficient to resolve this market to "Yes". The reduction must apply to the federal long-term capital gains tax rate for individuals and can take effect outside of this market's timeframe. Temporary reductions or breaks, or changes that do not directly lower the tax rate, such as adjustments to brackets or deductions, will not count. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the US government, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Recent legislative priorities and procedural constraints explain the strong trader consensus against a near-term reduction in long-term capital gains rates. After the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill made prior tax reforms permanent, Republican-led efforts have centered on tariffs, spending measures, and midterm positioning rather than additional rate cuts before 2027. Administration officials have floated options such as inflation indexing or expanded home-sale exemptions in August 2026 discussions, yet these face Senate hurdles, potential legal challenges if pursued unilaterally, and limited floor time before the November elections. Historical patterns of tax legislation requiring broad coalition support and revenue-offset negotiations further reduce the likelihood of swift passage, aligning with market pricing that assigns only a small implied probability to changes in the current window.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if legislation that reduces the federal long-term capital gains tax rate for the highest bracket is signed into law by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

A reduction to the top income bracket for long term capital gains tax (20%) within market timeframe will be sufficient to resolve this market to "Yes". The reduction must apply to the federal long-term capital gains tax rate for individuals and can take effect outside of this market's timeframe.

Temporary reductions or breaks, or changes that do not directly lower the tax rate, such as adjustments to brackets or deductions, will not count.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the US government, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$2,118
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Nov 5, 2025, 2:04 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if legislation that reduces the federal long-term capital gains tax rate for the highest bracket is signed into law by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". A reduction to the top income bracket for long term capital gains tax (20%) within market timeframe will be sufficient to resolve this market to "Yes". The reduction must apply to the federal long-term capital gains tax rate for individuals and can take effect outside of this market's timeframe. Temporary reductions or breaks, or changes that do not directly lower the tax rate, such as adjustments to brackets or deductions, will not count. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the US government, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if legislation that reduces the federal long-term capital gains tax rate for the highest bracket is signed into law by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". A reduction to the top income bracket for long term capital gains tax (20%) within market timeframe will be sufficient to resolve this market to "Yes". The reduction must apply to the federal long-term capital gains tax rate for individuals and can take effect outside of this market's timeframe. Temporary reductions or breaks, or changes that do not directly lower the tax rate, such as adjustments to brackets or deductions, will not count. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the US government, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Recent legislative priorities and procedural constraints explain the strong trader consensus against a near-term reduction in long-term capital gains rates. After the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill made prior tax reforms permanent, Republican-led efforts have centered on tariffs, spending measures, and midterm positioning rather than additional rate cuts before 2027. Administration officials have floated options such as inflation indexing or expanded home-sale exemptions in August 2026 discussions, yet these face Senate hurdles, potential legal challenges if pursued unilaterally, and limited floor time before the November elections. Historical patterns of tax legislation requiring broad coalition support and revenue-offset negotiations further reduce the likelihood of swift passage, aligning with market pricing that assigns only a small implied probability to changes in the current window.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if legislation that reduces the federal long-term capital gains tax rate for the highest bracket is signed into law by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

A reduction to the top income bracket for long term capital gains tax (20%) within market timeframe will be sufficient to resolve this market to "Yes". The reduction must apply to the federal long-term capital gains tax rate for individuals and can take effect outside of this market's timeframe.

Temporary reductions or breaks, or changes that do not directly lower the tax rate, such as adjustments to brackets or deductions, will not count.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the US government, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$2,118
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Nov 5, 2025, 2:04 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if legislation that reduces the federal long-term capital gains tax rate for the highest bracket is signed into law by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". A reduction to the top income bracket for long term capital gains tax (20%) within market timeframe will be sufficient to resolve this market to "Yes". The reduction must apply to the federal long-term capital gains tax rate for individuals and can take effect outside of this market's timeframe. Temporary reductions or breaks, or changes that do not directly lower the tax rate, such as adjustments to brackets or deductions, will not count. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the US government, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.

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