CRYPTO TAX EDUCATION THAT
DOESN'T TALK DOWN TO YOU
Free, comprehensive crypto tax education from beginner basics to advanced DeFi strategies. No jargon. No assumptions. Just clear, step-by-step explanations with real examples. Think TurboTax guidance meets Khan Academy structure. Academy launches with the platform in Q1 2026.
FROM "I HAVE NO IDEA"
TO "I'VE GOT THIS"
Our Academy is organized into learning paths based on your experience level and transaction complexity. Start at Beginner. Move to Intermediate when ready. Master Advanced when you're trading DeFi protocols or managing NFT portfolios.
Beginner
CRYPTO TAX FUNDAMENTALS
Who This Is For:
You bought some Bitcoin or Ethereum on Coinbase. Maybe you sold some. You know you owe taxes but have no idea how it works. Start here.
Modules:
- •Module 1: Crypto Tax Basics (30 min)
- •Module 2: Cost Basis & Capital Gains (45 min)
- •Module 3: Reporting to the IRS (30 min)
- •Module 4: Exchange Tracking (30 min)
Intermediate
DEFI & MULTI-CHAIN TAXES
Who This Is For:
You've moved beyond exchanges. You're using MetaMask, swapping on Uniswap, providing liquidity, or earning staking rewards. Taxes just got complicated. We'll guide you through it.
Modules:
- •Module 5: DeFi Fundamentals (45 min)
- •Module 6: Swaps & Liquidity Pools (60 min)
- •Module 7: Staking & Yield Farming (60 min)
- •Module 8: Multi-Chain Tracking (45 min)
- •Module 9: Lost & Found Crypto (30 min)
Advanced
NFTS, COMPLEX DEFI & TAX OPTIMIZATION
Who This Is For:
You're deep in DeFi. Uniswap V3 LP positions. NFT flipping or creating. Multi-protocol yield strategies. Flash loans. You need advanced tax strategies, not just basic reporting.
Modules:
- •Module 10: NFT Taxation Deep Dive (60 min)
- •Module 11: Uniswap V3 & Concentrated Liquidity (60 min)
- •Module 12: Lending & Borrowing (45 min)
- •Module 13: Advanced DeFi Strategies (60 min)
- •Module 14: Business vs. Hobby Classification (45 min)
- •Module 15: Tax-Loss Harvesting (30 min)
SAMPLE LESSON: HOW TO CALCULATE
UNISWAP SWAP GAINS
SETUP (Problem Statement)
You bought 1 ETH on Coinbase for $2,000 on January 1, 2024. On June 15, 2024, you swapped that 1 ETH for 2,500 USDC on Uniswap. ETH was trading at $2,500 at the time. Gas fee: 0.005 ETH ($12.50).
Question: What's your taxable gain?
IDENTIFY THE TAXABLE EVENT
Swapping crypto is a disposal of one asset (ETH) and acquisition of another (USDC). This is a taxable event because the IRS treats crypto as property, not currency. Disposing of property triggers capital gains tax.
CALCULATE YOUR COST BASIS
Cost basis = Original purchase price + fees
DETERMINE FAIR MARKET VALUE
Fair market value (FMV) is what your crypto was worth when you disposed of it.
ACCOUNT FOR GAS FEES
Gas fees reduce your taxable gain because they're an expense of the sale.
CALCULATE CAPITAL GAIN
Capital gain = FMV at disposal - Cost basis - Gas fees
DETERMINE SHORT-TERM VS. LONG-TERM
You held the ETH from January 1 to June 15 (165 days). Since you held it less than 12 months, this is a short-term capital gain, taxed at your ordinary income rate.
WHAT CRYPTOFORMS WOULD SHOW
Disposal:
HOW ACADEMY WORKS
Interactive Lessons
Not just text. Each lesson includes interactive examples, quizzes, and real transaction walkthroughs. Learn by doing.
Real Examples
Every concept illustrated with actual crypto transactions. No theoretical BS. See exactly how the rules apply.
Progress Tracking
Track your completion across modules. See what you've mastered. Get recommendations for next steps.
Knowledge Checks
Quick quizzes after each module ensure you understood the material before moving on. No cramming.
Certificates
Complete a learning path and earn a certificate. Advanced path qualifies for CPE credits for tax professionals.
"We built this Academy because every crypto tax 'guide' we found either assumed you already knew everything or dumbed it down to the point of uselessness. We wanted something in between: detailed enough to actually help, but clear enough that you don't need a tax degree to understand. Every lesson starts with 'Here's the problem,' shows you 'Here's how to solve it,' and ends with 'Here's exactly what CryptoForms would calculate.' No jargon. No shortcuts. Just real education."
— The CryptoForms Team
COMPLETELY FREE.
NO PAYWALLS. EVER.
The Academy is 100% free. No "unlock advanced lessons for $49." No "premium tier required." All 15 modules. All interactive content. All certificates. Free.
Why? Because crypto tax education shouldn't be gatekept. If you understand your taxes better, you're more likely to file correctly. That's good for everyone.
We make money from our software and services. We give away the education.
ACADEMY LAUNCH TIMELINE
Q1 2026
Platform + Academy Launch
- • Beginner path (4 modules)
- • Core infrastructure
Q2 2026
Intermediate Expansion
- • Intermediate path (5 modules)
- • Video walkthroughs
Q3 2026
Advanced Content
- • Advanced path (6 modules)
- • CPE certification
Q4 2026
Community Features
- • Discussion forums
- • User-submitted examples
FOR TAX PROFESSIONALS:
CPE CREDITS AVAILABLE
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for CPAs, EAs, and Tax Attorneys
The Advanced Learning Path (Modules 10-15) qualifies for CPE credits through our partnership with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).
- • 5.5 CPE credits total (Advanced Path)
- • Self-study format approved by NASBA
- • Certificates issued upon completion
- • Satisfies IRS Circular 230 requirements
Note: CPE credits available Q3 2026 after NASBA review process completes. Free for all CPA Suite subscribers. Individual certification: $99.