Crypto Profit & Tax Calculator
Estimate profit, ROI, holding period and an approximate tax amount. Enter your fees and tax rates for a custom estimate.
Disclaimer: This calculator gives **estimates** only. Crypto tax rules differ by country and situation — consult a tax professional before filing.
Intro
Use this Crypto Profit & Tax Calculator to estimate your capital gains, ROI, and a rough tax amount on cryptocurrency trades. Enter buy/sell dates, prices, quantity, and fees — choose short-term and long-term tax rates to get an immediate estimate. This tool is for planning and recordkeeping; it is not tax advice.
Cryptocurrency trading
Cryptocurrency trading creates taxable events in most countries when you sell, trade, or use crypto for purchases. Calculating your profit (capital gain) accurately is the first step toward understanding potential tax obligations. This Crypto Profit & Tax Calculator helps you estimate total buy cost, sale proceeds, gross profit, return-on-investment (ROI), holding period, and an approximate tax amount based on your chosen rates.
How the calculator works
The tool computes your total buy cost (quantity × buy price ± buy fees) and total sell proceeds (quantity × sell price ± sell fees). Gross profit equals proceeds minus cost. Enter buy and sell dates to calculate holding days — if your holding period is less than the long-term threshold (commonly 365 days), the gain is typically treated as short-term and taxed at a higher rate; if longer, a long-term rate may apply. Adjust the short-term and long-term tax rates in the calculator to match your jurisdiction’s rules for a quick estimate.
Why fees and cost basis matter
Fees, exchange commissions, and other transaction costs can affect your cost basis. Many jurisdictions allow fees to be included in your cost basis, which reduces taxable gain — toggle the “Include fees in basis” option to reflect your accounting method. Keep precise records: CSV exports or exchange statements are invaluable during tax filing or when using a dedicated crypto tax service.
Common use cases
• Traders: rapidly compare scenarios and plan tax liabilities across frequent trades.
• HODLers: check whether a long-term sale will benefit from lower capital gains tax.
• Investors using exchanges: estimate tax liability before converting crypto to fiat.
• Tax season prep: aggregate trade results and cross-check with your tax software.
Recordkeeping & tools
Accurate recordkeeping is essential: store trade dates, amounts, fees, and fiat values at the time of each transaction. For complex portfolios, consider using specialized crypto tax services that support FIFO/LIFO or specific identification methods, aggregate multiple exchanges, and generate tax reports. This calculator is a planning aid — a tax reporting product is recommended if you have many transactions.
Quick tips to reduce surprises
• Keep clear records of every trade, deposit, and withdrawal.
• Understand your country’s holding period definition for long-term gains.
• Consider tax-loss harvesting to offset gains with losses where rules permit.
• If unsure, consult a tax professional experienced with cryptocurrency.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates only. Tax laws vary by country and change over time — consult a tax adviser for filing guidance and official tax calculations.
