Crypto Tax Estimator

Enter your crypto trade details and taxable income to estimate US federal capital gains tax owed on short-term and long-term gains.

Use the Crypto Tax Estimator

Trade Details

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Short-term = held ≤1 year  |  Long-term = held >1 year

Your Taxable Income

Used to determine your capital gains rate. Enter your total taxable income for the year (single filer).

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2024 Long-term rates (single filer):

  • 0% — income up to $47,025
  • 15% — $47,026 to $518,900
  • 20% — above $518,900

Enter trade details and click Calculate

Your estimated US federal capital gains tax will appear here.

Summary

The Crypto Tax Estimator calculates your estimated US federal capital gains tax on cryptocurrency trades. Enter the purchase price, sale price, quantity sold, and whether you held the asset for more or less than one year. The tool applies the correct short-term (ordinary income) or long-term (0%, 15%, or 20%) tax rate based on your annual taxable income bracket.

How it works

  1. Enter the purchase price (cost basis) per coin and the sale price per coin.
  2. Enter the number of coins sold.
  3. Select whether the holding period is short-term (under 1 year) or long-term (1 year or more).
  4. Enter your estimated annual taxable income so the tool can pick the correct tax bracket.
  5. The tool calculates total gain or loss and the estimated federal tax owed.

Use cases

  • Estimate tax liability before selling a cryptocurrency position.
  • Compare tax owed on short-term versus long-term sales.
  • Plan the best time to sell to qualify for long-term capital gains rates.
  • Run multiple trade scenarios to minimize total tax bill.
  • Get a rough estimate before meeting with a tax professional.
  • Understand how your income bracket affects your crypto tax rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-10-05 · Reviewed by Nham Vu