Crypto Tax Calculator
Calculate capital gains tax on crypto trades for short-term and long-term holdings.
Buy price ($)
Sell price ($)
Amount (coins)
Your tax rate (%)
Capital gain
$10,000
Tax rate
30%
Tax owed
$3,000
Net profit
$7,000
How crypto is taxed
In most jurisdictions, crypto is a capital asset. Every sale, trade, or spend is a taxable event. Short-term gains (under 1 year) are taxed at higher ordinary income rates.
- Taxable: selling, swapping, spending
- Not taxable: buying and holding
- Short-term (<1yr): ordinary income rate
- Long-term (≥1yr): preferential rates (US: 0/15/20%)
Formula / How it works
Capital gain = (Sell price − Buy price) × Amount Tax owed = Capital gain × Tax rate Short-term (held under 1 year): taxed as ordinary income. Long-term (held 1+ year): lower rates (0%, 15% or 20% in the US). Consult a tax professional for accurate advice.