Crypto Tax Loss Harvesting Calculator
2024 Capital Gains
Crypto Loss Positions
Tax Loss Harvesting Guide
- Sell crypto assets at a loss before Dec 31
- Offset capital gains dollar-for-dollar
- Offset up to $3,000 of ordinary income
- Carry forward unlimited losses to future years
- Currently does NOT apply to crypto (as of 2024)
- You can immediately rebuy the same asset
- This may change with future legislation
- Review portfolio in November/December
- Prioritize short-term losses (higher tax rate)
- Keep detailed records of all transactions
- Consider rebalancing to similar assets
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only. Consult a tax professional for personalized advice. Tax laws change frequently.
About This Calculator
Crypto Tax Loss Harvesting Calculator is designed to reduce manual errors and give repeatable outputs when you need quick, reliable answers.
Inside blockchain & crypto, this tool gives you a practical way to model scenarios, compare outcomes, and make better next-step decisions without spreadsheet overhead.
If your workflow expands, pair this calculator with Bitcoin Block Reward Calculator and Bitcoin Total Supply Calculator to cross-check assumptions and build a stronger analysis chain.
Formula
Unrealized loss per holding = (Purchase price - Current price) × Quantity | Total harvestable losses = Sum of all negative holdings | Gains to offset = min(Other capital gains, Total losses) | Excess loss to deduct from income = min($3,000, Total losses - Gains offset) | Tax savings = (Gains offset × Capital gains rate) + (Excess loss × Income rate) | Carryforward loss = Total losses - Gains offset - Excess loss
Example Calculation
The worked example below demonstrates how the input fields translate into the final output. Use it as a quick validation pass before entering your own numbers.
- For each holding (coin, quantity, purchase price, current price): 6
- Tax bracket: 8
- Other capital gains this year: 12
Explanation of Results
Result Interpretation
The crypto tax loss harvesting calculator returned calculated value based on For each holding (coin, quantity, purchase price, current price) 6, Tax bracket 8, and Other capital gains this year 12. Use this result as a baseline, then adjust one input at a time to understand how sensitive your outcome is before making decisions.
FAQ
How should I validate the crypto tax loss harvesting calculator result?
Run a second scenario with rounded numbers, then compare the direction and magnitude of the change before using the value operationally.
What formula is this based on?
This page uses the following formula logic: Unrealized loss per holding = (Purchase price - Current price) × Quantity | Total harvestable losses = Sum of all negative holdings | Gains to offset = min(Other capital gains, Total losses) | Excess loss to deduct from income = min($3,000, Total losses - Gains offset) | Tax savings = (Gains offset × Capital gains rate) + (Excess loss × Income rate) | Carryforward loss = Total losses - Gains offset - Excess loss
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