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The Crypto Tax Guy

Crypto taxes explained β€” fast & HMRC-ready

Crypto profits? Prepare for tax season stress-free πŸ’Έ

3+ years experience in helping clients within crypto reduce their tax bill

Crypto Gains Reports

Clear summaries of your trading, swaps and staking β€” formatted for HMRC filing and accountants.

Tax Filing Guidance

I walk you through what to declare and what to deduct β€” ensuring you stay compliant while saving on tax.

Audit-Ready Records

Templates and workflows designed to keep every transaction traceable and verifiable if ever reviewed.

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Who pays crypto tax?

Most countries tax crypto when you dispose of it or receive it as income. What counts as a taxable event depends on local rules, but the list below covers the common triggers.

  • Selling crypto for fiat (e.g., selling BTC for GBP/USD).
  • Swapping one token for another (often a disposal even without cashing out).
  • Spending crypto on goods/services (treated like selling the crypto at its fair market value).
  • Staking/mining rewards and airdrops (typically income when received at FMV).
  • Getting paid in crypto for work/services (income when received; later disposal may trigger capital gains/losses).
  • Gifts/transfers can be taxable in some jurisdictions (rules vary).

Keep detailed records (dates, amounts, fair market values, fees). See country sections below for quick summaries and official sources.

Capital Gains Tax (CGT)

Income Tax (staking, mining, airdrops)

Trusted Crypto Tax Calculators

I recommend these verified platforms for accurate crypto tax reporting. Each supports imports from major exchanges and wallets, automatic gain/loss calculation, and HMRC / IRS / CRA / ATO compliant reports.

Koinly - Recommended

Global leader for crypto tax automation. Connect exchanges, wallets, and blockchains easily. Free-to-use

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CoinLedger - Recommended

Fast and intuitive tax software for crypto, DeFi, and NFTs. Perfect for U.S. and international traders.

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CryptoTaxCalculator

Advanced tool with deep DeFi support and customizable tax reports. Built for traders and accountants.

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Recap

UK-focused crypto tax tracker with portfolio analytics and secure on-device data encryption.

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These tools integrate with major exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, and MetaMask. Always review each platform’s features before purchase.

Free 1-page Crypto Tax Checklist

A practical checklist to capture the right records and avoid common reporting mistakes.

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