Tool · Capital Gains Tax
Property Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Estimate the approximate capital gains tax when selling your home, villa, land or commercial unit. Results are for information only; confirm your exact situation with your accountant.
Enter purchase/sale details to see the approximate tax.
What is capital gains tax on property?
Property capital gains tax is an income tax charged on the real (indexed) gain between the price at which a property was bought and the price at which it is sold. For individuals in Turkey it is assessed under repeated article 80 of the Income Tax Law. This tool gives an approximate pre-sale estimate; the final amount may vary with your situation, documents and current legislation.
Which sales are taxed?
Tax generally arises when an individual sells a purchased property before 5 full years (60 months) have passed since acquisition. Sales after 5 years are exempt. If a gain remains after deducting the indexed purchase price and documented costs from the sale price, and that gain exceeds the annual exemption, the excess is taxed.
How does the 5-year rule work?
For individuals the key factor is the holding period. If the property is held for more than 5 full years from the title-deed acquisition date and then sold, the gain is exempt and approximately no tax arises. For sales before 5 years the gain is calculated. Because the period is assessed monthly, deferring the sale by a few months may allow you to benefit from the exemption — so timing matters.
Purchase price indexation (PPI and the 10% rule)
When the gain is calculated, the purchase price is not used as-is but updated for inflation. The update uses the Domestic Producer Price Index (Yİ-ÜFE / PPI) for the month before the purchase and the month before the sale. However, indexation only applies if the increase is 10% or more. Because indexation raises the purchase price, it lowers the taxable gain; accurate index data can therefore change the result significantly.
Example: a home bought 3 years ago for ₺1,000,000 sold for ₺4,000,000
Although the price difference looks like ₺3,000,000, the taxable gain is not calculated on that difference. First, the ₺1,000,000 purchase price is updated with the PPI for the months before purchase and sale (if the increase exceeds 10%); then documented purchase and sale costs are deducted. The year's capital gains exemption (₺150,000 for 2026) is subtracted from the remainder, and the remaining gain is taxed on that year's progressive income-tax tariff. The real tax is therefore usually markedly lower than the bare price difference. Use the calculator for an exact figure and consult your accountant.
Which costs are taken into account?
It is not only the indexed purchase price that reduces the gain; documented costs paid on purchase and sale can also be deducted. Examples include the title-deed fee, real-estate commission and any notary and similar costs. Undocumented costs are not considered, so it is important to keep payment records when preparing to sell. In the calculator you can enter purchase and sale costs separately.
What to consider before selling?
Before deciding to sell it helps to review the holding period, the index situation and your documented costs. If you are close to 5 years, deferring the sale may let you benefit from the exemption. Correct pricing also matters for both tax and net proceeds. As all of this depends on your situation, getting support from an accountant and a real-estate consultant before selling is the soundest approach.
Value gains on home sales in Belek, Kadriye and Antalya
In Belek, Kadriye, Boğazkent and the wider Antalya region property values have risen markedly in recent years. This can bring capital gains tax into play for owners selling within a short period. Determining the correct current market value in the area both shortens the time to find a buyer and helps with tax planning. Our team supports you with region-specific sale evaluation and pricing; you can start with an approximate estimate using the calculator above.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does capital gains tax arise on a property sale?
For individuals, tax arises if a purchased property is sold before 5 full years (60 months) from acquisition and, after indexation and costs, a gain above the exemption remains. This tool gives an approximate estimate.
What is the 5-year rule?
If a property is sold after being held for more than 5 full years from the title-deed acquisition date, the gain is exempt and approximately no tax arises. For sales before 5 years the gain is calculated.
How is the purchase price indexed?
The purchase price is updated using the PPI (Yİ-ÜFE) for the month before purchase and the month before sale. Indexation applies only if the increase is 10% or more and reduces the taxable gain by raising the purchase price.
Is there tax on selling property received by inheritance or gift?
No. The sale of property acquired without consideration (inheritance or gift) is outside the scope of capital gains tax (ITL rep. art. 80). Approximately no capital gains tax arises on such sales.
What is the 2026 capital gains exemption?
For 2026 the capital gains exemption is ₺150,000. If the gain after indexation and costs is below this, approximately no tax arises; the excess is taxed on the income-tax tariff. Amounts are updated per official announcements.
Which costs are deducted in the calculation?
In addition to the indexed purchase price, documented purchase/sale costs such as title-deed fee, real-estate commission and notary fees can be deducted from the gain. Undocumented costs are not considered.
What about sales in a company's name?
Property sales by companies (legal entities) fall under corporate tax, not capital gains tax. This tool gives an approximate estimate for individual (private person) sales.
Is this calculation binding?
No. This calculation is an approximate estimate for information only and is not binding. The exact amount varies with index data, your documents, the exemption and the tariff. For an exact result, get support from an accountant.