Estimate the tax hit from a crypto sale in plain English before you make the trade.
Who this is for
Crypto holders and traders who want a rough tax estimate in plain English.
What to type in
What you paid, what you sold for, how much you sold, how long you held it, and your tax bracket.
Start with the assumptions, then use the interpretation below to compare tradeoffs without bouncing between sections.
Start with the buy and sell prices, then add how much crypto was involved and how long you held it.
Use these inputs as a quick setup row. The answer and visual breakdown sit below so you do not lose context.
Over 365 days qualifies as long-term.
Marginal federal rate applied to short-term gains.
Short-term sale
Selling 1.0000 units at the stated prices creates about $150.00 in gain.
This holding period is under one year, which often means a less favorable tax treatment.
Crypto tax math becomes messy quickly if you have many lots, transfers, or partial sales.
This calculator is best for planning a simple sale, not replacing full tax lot accounting.
If the tax bill is larger than expected, review whether timing the sale differently changes the result.
Keep detailed lot records. The right basis method matters more than people think.
Results
Relative comparison of your main outputs
Capital gain
$150.00
Estimated tax
$36.00
Holding period
180
Capital gain
$150.00
Estimated tax
$36.00
Holding period
180
When you move from scenario planning to actual filing, Clarity connects exchanges, wallets, and tax lots into one tax-ready system.
Use this if you want to understand how the calculator works, not just plug in numbers.
Step 1
Enter cost basis and sale price per unit.
Step 2
Set quantity disposed and holding period in days.
Step 3
Set your ordinary tax bracket to see estimated tax.
These cover the assumptions, tradeoffs, and edge cases behind the calculator.
Use the calculator for the math, then use these guides to make the decision with more confidence.