Crypto Tax Gain/Loss Calculator
Calculate your cryptocurrency gain or loss from a trade, and a rough estimated tax owed on that gain.
About this crypto tax gain/loss calculator
Crypto gains are taxable in most countries, and tracking the actual gain or loss on each trade is the first step toward filing correctly. This calculator does that basic math instantly.
How crypto tax gain/loss calculator works
The formula is: Gain/Loss = (Sell Price − Buy Price) × Quantity, and Estimated Tax = Gain × Tax Rate %. For example, buying 2 coins at $1,000 and selling at $1,500 gives a $1,000 gain, at a 20% tax rate that is an estimated $200 owed.
Common uses
- Quickly checking the gain or loss on a single crypto trade
- Estimating tax owed before filing
- Getting a rough sense of tax impact before selling
How to use this tool
- Enter the buy price per coin.
- Enter the sell price per coin.
- Enter the quantity.
- Enter your estimated tax rate.
- See your gain/loss and estimated tax owed.
What to know before using it
This is a simplified single-trade calculation. Real crypto tax treatment varies significantly by country, holding period (short versus long-term capital gains), and whether you are trading, staking, or earning crypto, this is a planning estimate, not tax filing advice.
Privacy and browser-first processing
This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
Frequently asked questions
Is crypto actually taxable?
In most countries, including the US and India, yes, cryptocurrency gains are generally taxable events, specific rules and rates vary significantly by country, so check your local tax authority's current guidance.
Does this account for long-term versus short-term gains?
No, this is a simplified single-rate calculation, many countries tax short-term and long-term crypto gains differently, use your applicable rate for a more accurate estimate.