Tax & Reporting Calculators

Cryptocurrency tax obligations surprise many investors because every disposal, whether a sale, a swap, spending tokens, or even receiving an airdrop, can trigger a taxable event regardless of whether proceeds ever touch a bank account. In jurisdictions that apply capital gains tax, the rate depends on both the profit amount and the holding period. Short-term gains in the US (assets held under one year) are taxed as ordinary income at rates up to 37%, while long-term gains receive preferential treatment at 0%, 15%, or 20%. Understanding these distinctions before you trade is not optional; it directly determines how much of your profit you keep.

The Crypto Tax Calculator estimates your capital gains liability using FIFO, LIFO, or HIFO cost-basis methods. Enter your purchase history, disposal dates, and applicable tax rate to see a breakdown of short-term versus long-term gains, total tax due, and after-tax net profit. This is designed for scenario planning: testing whether selling in December versus January changes your bracket, or comparing cost-basis methods to minimize liability. The Airdrop Calculator handles the two-step tax treatment that airdrop recipients often miss: recording the fair market value at receipt as ordinary income, then tracking the new cost basis for the eventual sale that triggers a separate capital gain or loss event.

For those receiving crypto compensation, each payment creates an ordinary income event at the spot price on the payment date, followed by a capital event when you later sell. The Crypto Salary Calculator converts periodic crypto payments into fiat equivalents at historical prices, building a record of income received that is essential for quarterly estimated tax payments. This tool is particularly valuable for DAO contributors, protocol developers, and freelancers paid in stablecoins or governance tokens. Meanwhile, the Vesting Calculator models token unlock schedules spread over months or years, helping you estimate the aggregate taxable income per fiscal year based on projected token prices, which is critical for bracket planning six to twelve months in advance.