Trading Tax Calculator 2026 — Crypto, Forex, Stocks & Indices
Estimate capital gains tax in 29 countries. Rates, allowances and 2026 rule changes. Estimates only — always verify with a local tax professional.
Parameters
Tip: enter your other income for bracket-accurate results in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and South Africa. For turnover-based taxes (Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines stocks, Egypt), enter the transaction value instead of the profit.
Result
Select your country to see the 2026 estimate.
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2026 Rates at a Glance — All 29 Countries
| Country | Crypto (2026) | Forex | Stocks & Indices | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (Tier 1) | unresolved | unresolved | unresolved | High |
| United Kingdom (Tier 1) | unresolved | unresolved | unresolved | High |
| Germany (Tier 1) | 26.375% | 26.375% | 26.375% | Medium |
| Australia (Tier 1) | unresolved | unresolved | unresolved | High |
| Canada (Tier 1) | unresolved | unresolved | unresolved | High |
| Japan (Tier 1) | ~33% est. | 20.315% | 20.315% | Medium |
| France (Tier 1) | 31.4% | 31.4% | 31.4% | High |
| Netherlands (Tier 1) | wealth tax* | wealth tax* | wealth tax* | High |
| Spain (Tier 1) | 19-30% | 19-30% | 19-30% | High |
| Switzerland (Tier 1) | 0% | 0% | 0% | High |
| Singapore (Tier 1) | 0% | 0% | 0% | High |
| United Arab Emirates (Tier 1) | 0% | 0% | 0% | High |
| India (Tier 2) | 31.2% | unresolved | 12.5% LT / 20% ST | High |
| South Africa (Tier 2) | unresolved | unresolved | unresolved | High |
| Brazil (Tier 2) | 15-22.5% | 15% | 15% LT / 20% ST | Medium |
| Mexico (Tier 2) | ~25% est. | ~25% est. | 10% | Medium |
| Turkey (Tier 2) | 0% | unresolved | 0% | Medium |
| Poland (Tier 2) | 19% | 19% | 19% | High |
| Thailand (Tier 2) | 15% | unresolved | 0% | High |
| Indonesia (Tier 2) | 0.1% | unresolved | 0.1% | Medium |
| Malaysia (Tier 2) | 0% | 0% | 0% | Medium |
| Pakistan (Tier 3) | unresolved | ~15% est. | 15% | Low |
| Nigeria (Tier 3) | 0-19% | ~19% est. | ~19% est. | High |
| Bangladesh (Tier 3) | unresolved | unresolved | 15% | Low |
| Egypt (Tier 3) | unresolved | unresolved | ~0.1% est. | Medium |
| Vietnam (Tier 3) | 0.1% | ~5% est. | 0.1% | High |
| Philippines (Tier 3) | unresolved | unresolved | 0.6% | Medium |
| Kenya (Tier 3) | unresolved | unresolved | 15% | Medium |
| Ghana (Tier 3) | 15% | ~15% est. | 15% | Medium |
* Netherlands taxes wealth (deemed yield), not gains. Rates verified against official sources Aug 2026 — see the country guides for full rules, allowances and deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tax calculator 100% accurate?
No calculator can be 100% accurate — tax law changes constantly and depends on personal circumstances. This tool uses verified 2025/2026 published rates (reviewed Aug 2026) and labels each country with a confidence level. Always confirm with a local tax professional.
Which countries are covered?
29 countries across Tier 1 (US, UK, Germany, Australia, Canada, Japan, France, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, UAE), Tier 2 (India, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Poland, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia) and Tier 3 (Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Vietnam, Philippines, Kenya, Ghana).
How is forex taxed differently from crypto?
It depends on the country: the US treats retail FX as ordinary income under Section 988, Japan has a special 20.315% FX rate, the UK taxes it as capital gains but keeps spread betting tax-free, and several countries (Switzerland, Singapore, UAE, Malaysia) do not tax private FX gains at all.
What changed in 2026?
Major 2026 changes: US 1099-DA broker basis reporting, UK CGT raised to 18/24%, France flat tax to 31.4%, Spain new 30% top savings band, Brazil taxing dividends at 10%, Vietnam introducing its first crypto tax (0.1% per transfer), Nigeria activating its crypto tax framework, and India moving to the new Income-tax Act 2025.
Where can I find the full rules per country?
Read our 2026 country guides: Global Crypto Tax Guide, Global Forex Tax Guide, and the 2026 filing deadline calendar.
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