Token Distribution Tax Calculator

Your token distribution is worth less than you think.

Most crypto employees have no idea what their token distribution actually nets after taxes and withholding. Enter your distribution details below to see your real take-home.

Total tokens being distributed

USD price per token at time of distribution

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Where the recipient is tax resident

How the tokens are distributed over time

Why Token Tax Is So Misunderstood

Most crypto employees think their token distribution equals their take-home. It doesn't — and the gap is bigger than you'd expect.

Taxed at distribution, not at sale

In most jurisdictions, token distributions are taxed as income when they are distributed — not when you sell. You owe tax on the full value at distribution, even if the token later drops.

Rates vary wildly by country

A $500K token distribution nets $425K in the UAE (0% income tax) but only $213K in France (marginal rates above 45% plus social charges). Jurisdiction matters more than grant size.

Withholding is the employer's job

In many countries, the employer is legally required to withhold and remit tax on token distributions. If they're not doing this, both parties have a compliance problem.

Toku helped us simplify our payroll and compliance processes while seamlessly implementing our token compensation program through one integrated solution.

— Finance Team, Protocol Labs

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Get Token Distributions Right

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