Tax

CoinFlash

Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’ Has Started Accepting Bitcoin, Ether for Tax Payments

Local firm Bitcoin Suisse has partnered with the canton of Zug, converting cryptocurrency tax payments into Swiss francs.

News  ·  18 February 2021
CoinFlash

Russia’s Crypto Tax Bill Passes First Reading at State Duma

The bill proposes to recognise cryptocurrency as property for purposes of taxation.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 February 2021
CoinFlash

Russia’s Lower House to Consider Bill on Crypto Taxation This Week

If passed the bill would amend tax laws to recognize digital currencies as a form of property.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 February 2021
CoinFlash

South Africa’s Tax Agency Is Clamping Down on Crypto Users: Report

The South African Revenue Service is likely "ensnaring" non-compliant taxpayers, a tax consultancy said in a news report.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 February 2021
Tom Emmer

US Library of Congress Says Most Countries Lack Clear Tax Guidance on Crypto Staking

Out of 31 nations, only five have tax guidance addressing cryptocurrency rewards via staking, a study found.

News  ·  4 February 2021
IRS

Bitcoin ‘Underperforms’ During Tax Time: Analysis

Bitcoin's price is going down for many reasons including traders who realized gains last year selling to pay their tax bills.

Markets  ·  27 January 2021
Exchanges

South Korean Tax Agency Carries Out Irregular Audit on Crypto Exchange Operator

The team of investigators requested past data and transaction details from Korea Digital Exchange.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 January 2021
Mining

Kentucky Bill Seeks to Lure Crypto Miners With Tax Breaks

Reps. Rudy and Freeland's bill would exempt crypto miners from paying either Kentucky sales or excise tax.

News  ·  11 January 2021
Bitcoin

India Mulls Imposing 18% Tax on Bitcoin Transactions

The move is viewed by some as a sign the Indian government is warming up to cryptocurrencies.

Markets  ·  29 December 2020
Thailand

Thai Excise Department Will Deploy Blockchain Tech to Boost Tax Collection

All three of Thailand's tax departments reportedly aim to improve tax revenue collection using blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 December 2020
India

India Plans to Tax Income From Bitcoin Investments: Report

The country's income tax authority is tracking investors making money amid the ongoing bitcoin price rally and is all set to demand taxes, two sources familiar with the matter told The Economic Times.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 December 2020
Russia

Russian Prime Minister Pledges to ‘Civilize’ Crypto Market and Prevent Scams

Changes to the law will bring Russia's crypto users more protections against fraud, said Mikhail Mishustin.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 November 2020
CoinFlash

South Korea May Delay Implementation of 20% Crypto Tax Till 2022

The National Assembly is pushing for a delay to the tax proposal to allow exchanges more time to prepare.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 November 2020
CoinFlash

Lithuania Makes Millions in First Sale of Seized Cryptocurrency

The sale of bitcoin, ether and monero brought in €6.4 million, or $7.5 million.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 November 2020
Regulation

Russian Ministry Moves to Soften Requirements for Crypto Tax Reporting

Russia's Ministry of Finance has proposed legal amendments that would relax planned tax requirements for crypto holders, if passed.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 November 2020