Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Crypto?

 

Yes — in most countries, crypto is taxable. Here’s what you need to know.

🧾 Taxable Crypto Events

• Selling crypto for fiat (like USD or EUR)

• Trading one crypto for another

• Using crypto to buy goods/services

• Receiving crypto as income (freelance, staking, airdrops)

✅ What’s Not Taxed?

• Buying and holding (no sale = no tax)

• Transferring crypto between your own wallets

📂 Keep Records Of:

• Purchase dates

• Prices when bought and sold

• Transaction receipts

🛠️ Useful Tools

• Koinly

• CoinTracker

• Accointing

Always check your country’s laws or talk to a tax pro. Better safe than sorry!