What is the difference between short and long-term capital gains?

Short-term gains (held <1 year) are taxed as ordinary income. Long-term gains (held 1+ year) are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on your income.

How are crypto gains taxed?

Crypto is treated as property. Short-term crypto gains are taxed as ordinary income. Long-term crypto gains get preferential rates (0%, 15%, or 20%).

For single filers: 0% up to $49,450, 15% from $49,451 to $545,500, and 20% above $545,501.

Short-term gains (held <1 year) are taxed as ordinary income. Long-term gains (held 1+ year) are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on your income.

Crypto is treated as property. Short-term crypto gains are taxed as ordinary income. Long-term crypto gains get preferential rates.

0% if taxable income is under $48,350, 15% for $48,351-$533,400, and 20% for above $533,400 (single filer).

Calculate taxes on stock profits, crypto gains, and investment income. Short-term vs long-term rates.

Ordinary Income ($)

Business Expenses ($)

Short-Term Gains <1 Year ($)

Taxed as ordinary income (10%-37%)

Long-Term Gains 1+ Year ($)

Taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20%

Short-Term Tax

$600

Long-Term Tax

$278.69

Total Gains Tax

$878.69

Total Tax (Income + Gains + SE Tax)$14,187.98