Crypto Tax Estimator
Estimate crypto taxes using FIFO/LIFO methods
Calculator
Rates vary by income bracket. Max rates shown.
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How to Use
Estimate your crypto tax liability
Enter purchase details
Input buy price, date, and amount
Enter sale details
Input sell price, date, and amount
Select method
Choose FIFO, LIFO, or HIFO accounting
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See capital gains and estimated tax
Capital Gains Formula
Capital Gain = Sale Price - Cost Basis - Fees Tax = Capital Gain × Tax Rate
Cost basis is your purchase price plus fees. Apply short-term or long-term rates based on holding period.
Frequently Asked Questions
In most countries, crypto is taxed as property. Selling, trading, or spending crypto triggers capital gains tax. Short-term (held <1 year) is taxed as income. Long-term (held >1 year) has lower rates. Simply holding or transferring between your wallets is not taxable.
FIFO (First In, First Out) sells oldest coins first - better in rising markets (lower gains). LIFO (Last In, First Out) sells newest coins first - better in falling markets. HIFO (Highest In, First Out) minimizes gains but requires specific identification.
Yes, swapping one crypto for another (e.g., BTC to ETH) is a taxable event in most jurisdictions. You realize gains/losses based on the fair market value at the time of trade. DeFi swaps, NFT purchases with crypto, and LP deposits are all taxable.
Track all transactions with dates, amounts, and prices. Calculate cost basis and gains for each sale. Report on Schedule D (US) or equivalent. Use crypto tax software (CoinTracker, Koinly) to automate tracking across exchanges and wallets.