California Crypto Tax Calculator

We built this free crypto tax calculator for residents of California who want to check calculations quickly. Our calculator is for informational purposes only. Please consult a CPA or tax professional. Use cryptocurrency tax accounting software if you have lots of trades.

California taxes short-term and long-term gains at the same rate. To calculate Federal taxes, please use our USA tax calculator.

Enter your total income (without capital gains): Total Cost of First Purchase: Amount of Sale: Filing Status:

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How to Use the Tax Calculator

Enter your total income: This should be your annual income excluding any capital gains from crypto.
Enter the Total Cost of First Purchase: This is the initial amount you spent to buy the cryptocurrency.
Enter the Amount of Sale: This is the total amount you received when you sold the cryptocurrency.
Select your Filing Status: Choose from the dropdown based on your tax filing status. Options include Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, and Head of Household.
Click on the Calculate Tax button to get the estimated tax on your capital gains.

Note: This is an estimation and may not reflect your actual tax liability. Always consult with a tax professional when filing your taxes.

Single Tax Brackets

Rate	Income Range
1%	$0 – $10,756
2%	$10,757 – $25,499
4%	$25,500 – $40,245
6%	$40,246 – $55,866
8%	$55,867 – $70,606
9.3%	$70,607 – $360,659
10.3%	$360,660 – $432,787
11.3%*	$432,788 – $721,314
12.3%*	$721,315+

* Plus additional 1% for income over $1,000,000

Married Filing Jointly Tax Brackets

Rate	Income Range
1%	$0 – $21,512
2%	$21,513 – $50,998
4%	$50,999 – $80,490
6%	$80,491 – $111,732
8%	$111,733 – $141,212
9.3%	$141,213 – $721,318
10.3%	$721,319 – $865,574
11.3%*	$865,575 – $1,442,628
12.3%*	$1,442,629+

* Plus additional 1% for income over $1,000,000

Married Filing Separately Tax Brackets

Rate	Income Range
1%	$0 – $10,756
2%	$10,757 – $25,499
4%	$25,500 – $40,245
6%	$40,246 – $55,866
8%	$55,867 – $70,606
9.3%	$70,607 – $360,659
10.3%	$360,660 – $432,787
11.3%*	$432,788 – $721,314
12.3%*	$721,315+

* Plus additional 1% for income over $1,000,000

Head of Household Tax Brackets

Rate	Income Range
1%	$0 – $21,527
2%	$21,528 – $51,000
4%	$51,001 – $65,744
6%	$65,745 – $81,364
8%	$81,365 – $96,107
9.3%	$96,108 – $490,493
10.3%	$490,494 – $588,593
11.3%*	$588,593 – $980,987
12.3%*	$980,988+

* Plus additional 1% for income over $1,000,000