Are crypto gains taxed

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Yes — crypto gains are taxed in most countries, including the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and most of the EU.

Here’s a breakdown of how it usually works:

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🧾 1. When are crypto gains taxed?

You're typically taxed when you:

Action	Taxable?	Type of Tax
Sell crypto for fiat (e.g., USD, EUR)	✅ Yes	Capital gains
Trade one crypto for another (e.g., SOL → ETH)	✅ Yes	Capital gains
Use crypto to buy something (goods/services)	✅ Yes	Capital gains
Receive crypto as payment	✅ Yes	Income tax
Get staking or mining rewards	✅ Yes	Income tax (sometimes also capital gains later)

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💸 2. How is the gain calculated?

Capital gain = Selling price – Purchase price (cost basis)

If you:

• Bought 1 SOL for $50

• Sold it later for $150
  ➡️ You have a $100 capital gain, which is taxable

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🕒 3. Short-term vs Long-term capital gains (U.S. example)

Holding Period	Tax Type	Tax Rate
Held < 1 year	Short-term	Same as your regular income (10% – 37%)
Held > 1 year	Long-term	Lower rates (0%, 15%, or 20%)

Many countries offer similar long-term tax benefits for holding crypto longer.

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🌎 4. Other countries – Quick Overview

Country	Crypto Taxed?	Notes
🇺🇸 U.S.	Yes	Short/long-term capital gains apply
🇬🇧 U.K.	Yes	Capital gains, annual tax-free allowance (~£6,000)
🇨🇦 Canada	Yes	50% of capital gains are taxable
🇦🇺 Australia	Yes	CGT applies, discount for holding > 12 months
🇩🇪 Germany	Sometimes	Tax-free if held > 1 year (for individuals)
🇮🇳 India	Yes	Flat 30% tax on gains, no deductions

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🧠 5. Pro Tips

• Use tools like CoinTracker, Koinly, or CoinLedger to automate tracking

• Keep good records: purchase price, date, what you sold/traded, etc.

• In some cases, losses can offset gains to reduce your taxes

• Staking, mining, airdrops = often taxed as income first, then capital gains if you sell later