The Tax Resource for Serious Collectors
Collectibles are taxed at up to 28% — a rate most collectors don’t know about until after they sell. We built the tools, calculators, and guides to help you understand your obligations.
Every collectible the IRS taxes at up to 28%
Under IRC §408(m), all of these are classified as collectibles — with their own special tax rate.
Tools & guides for every collector
Everything you need to understand, calculate, and plan around the 28% rate.
Tax Calculator
Built for the 28% collectibles rate. Handles bracket stacking, NIIT, selling fees, and all 50 state rates. Free — no email required.
Try it free →1099-K Checker
Find out if you’ll receive a 1099-K from eBay, StockX, Whatnot, or other platforms. Checks federal and state thresholds.
Check your status →Cost Basis Tracker
Track purchases, grading fees, shipping, and every cost that builds your basis. Calculate gain or loss. Data stays on your device.
Open tracker →Hobby vs Business Quiz
9 questions based on the IRS Section 183 factors. See whether your activity aligns with hobbyist, investor, or dealer classification.
Take the quiz →34 Tax Guides
Plain-English guides covering the 28% rate, cost basis, 1099-K reporting, Form 8949, inherited collectibles, NFTs, and more.
Browse all guides →Collectibles get taxed harder than stocks
While stocks and real estate max out at 20% for long-term gains, the IRS caps collectibles at 28%. Add the 3.8% NIIT and a high-tax state, and you could lose nearly half your profit.
Our calculator shows you an estimated breakdown — federal, state, and NIIT — so there are no surprises.
See Your Number →Guides for every collector
Plain-English tax breakdowns with real numbers — no jargon, no paywalls.
Tax Loss Harvesting for Collectibles
The wash sale rule doesn’t apply to collectibles. How the loss offset rules work under IRC §1091 and §1211(b).
Read guide →eBay 1099-K Guide 2026
The $20,000/200 transaction threshold, what the 1099-K reports, and how to calculate your actual taxable income.
Read guide →Hobby vs Business for Collectors
The IRS 9-factor test under Section 183. Why classification matters after the TCJA eliminated hobby deductions.
Read guide →Inherited Collectibles Tax
How stepped-up basis works under IRC §1014. Why inherited collectibles are taxed differently from gifts.
Read guide →Know what you’ll keep
before you sell
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