Short-Term Capital Gains Calculator

Calculate tax on cryptocurrency sold within one year of purchase. Short-term gains are taxed as ordinary income.

Short-Term Sale Details

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Amount received from sale

$

Original purchase price + fees

$

Wages, salary, and other income

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Note: Short-term gains (held <1 year) are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate, which is typically higher than long-term capital gains rates.

Short-Term Tax Owed

$2,700

27.0% effective rate on gain

πŸ“ˆCapital Gain
$10,000
πŸ’΅Net After Tax
$7,300
πŸ“ŠMarginal Rate
22%
πŸ’°Total Income
$95,000

Tax Breakdown

Federal Tax (22%)$2,200
State Tax (5%)$500
Total Tax$2,700

Tax Bracket Info

Your Tax Bracket22%
Long-Term Rate Would Be0-20%