Crypto Tax Exposure Estimator

Estimate your federal and California crypto tax liability before you sell, swap, or report. Enter each type of income and gain separately for an accurate picture.

For illustration only. Not legal or tax advice. Consult an attorney for your specific situation.

Your Information

Type each amount directly. Leave any field at $0 if it doesn't apply.

Filing Status

Income (taxed at ordinary rates)

Other Ordinary IncomeW-2, business, interest

Crypto Ordinary IncomeStaking, mining, airdrops, tokens

Capital Gains from Selling / Swapping

Short-Term GainsHeld ≤ 1 year

Long-Term GainsHeld > 1 year

Type of Crypto Activity

International Crypto Holdings?

Estimated Tax Liability

Federal — Long-Term Capital Gains

$7,500

15% rate

California State Tax

$4,650

9.3% rate

Total Estimated Tax

$12,150

24.3% effective on crypto

Total crypto income & gains$50,000

After-tax proceeds$37,850

Reduce This Number

Proper structuring — timing of sales, loss harvesting, entity choice, and jurisdictional planning — can meaningfully reduce your liability.

This tool uses 2026 federal and California tax brackets for illustrative purposes only. Long-term gains are stacked on top of ordinary income to determine the applicable rate. It does not account for deductions, losses, wash sales, or specific crypto tax rules. Not legal or tax advice. Rates current for tax year 2026 · last verified August 2026.