{"id":7939,"date":"2020-10-21T11:31:31","date_gmt":"2020-10-21T10:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/?p=7939"},"modified":"2025-09-12T09:24:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T08:24:08","slug":"is-there-a-crypto-tax-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/investor-capital-gains-tax-returns\/crypto\/is-there-a-crypto-tax-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Is there a crypto tax? (UK)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So, is there a crypto tax in the UK?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst cryptocurrency is a relatively new asset, the regulations surrounding it are still being formed. HMRC doesn\u2019t consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/tax-on-cryptoassets\/cryptoassets-for-individuals\">cryptoassets<\/a> to be a form of money, whether exchange tokens, utility tokens or security tokens. However, when it comes to taxing them, it depends on how the tokens are used.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitcoin is an exchange token and, like many other exchange tokens, is used as a method of payment. So if you hold cryptoassets like Bitcoin as a personal investment, you will still be liable to pay Capital Gains Tax on any profit you make from them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tax in 10(ish) seconds - what is Capital Gains Tax?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZUdtnBFew8o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is there a crypto tax (UK)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At different points in the short history of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin has fluctuated significantly in value. Those who bought Bitcoin back in 2008 when it was worth fractions of a dollar could potentially have made hundreds of millions of dollars in profit in 2017 when its value peaked at almost $20,000, or in 2021 when it peaked at $67,000 \ud83e\udd2f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the UK, you have to pay tax on profits over the CGT threshold. And so no matter your view on the validity of cryptocurrency, whether or not you owe tax on the profits isn&#8217;t up for debate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I have to be a crypto trader to be taxed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various methods of acquiring cryptocurrency that might make you liable to be taxed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Given to you by your employer as a form of non-cash payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re a crypto miner&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your business is back by cryptocurrency (i.e. you trade with crypto instead of fiat)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In this case, you\u2019ll also be liable to pay <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/income-tax-rates-in-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Income Tax<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/national-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You trade crypto\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you trade volumes that amount to what HMRC considers as financial trade, you\u2019ll also be liable to pay Income Tax, although these cases are few and far between<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you trade crypto, unlike some forms of <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/do-forex-traders-pay-tax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">forex trading<\/a>, HMRC does not class it as gambling. As a result, you\u2019re always liable to pay tax on your profits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/25Q3_TS_Rebrand_UK_Website_Content_Blog-and-guides_Investor_Capital-gains_Crypto.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/25Q3_TS_Rebrand_UK_Website_Content_Blog-and-guides_Investor_Capital-gains_Crypto-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/25Q3_TS_Rebrand_UK_Website_Content_Blog-and-guides_Investor_Capital-gains_Crypto-706x1024.jpg 706w, https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/25Q3_TS_Rebrand_UK_Website_Content_Blog-and-guides_Investor_Capital-gains_Crypto-768x1114.jpg 768w, https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/25Q3_TS_Rebrand_UK_Website_Content_Blog-and-guides_Investor_Capital-gains_Crypto-1059x1536.jpg 1059w, https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/25Q3_TS_Rebrand_UK_Website_Content_Blog-and-guides_Investor_Capital-gains_Crypto.jpg 1200w\" class=\"wp-block-image__media\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1000px) 768px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" alt=\"crypto tax\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the crypto tax (UK)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your crypto profits exceed the Capital Gains Tax allowance, you\u2019ll have to pay crypto tax at the following rates.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- .c-body -->\n\n<div class=\"b-highlight-mini m-neutral m-align-left\">\n    <div class=\"b-block-body\">\n        <p><b>Capital gains tax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rates in the 2025\/26 tax year. It\u2019s paid on profits over the \u00a33,000 CGT allowance \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Type of asset<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Basic rate<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Higher rate<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shares<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residential property<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bitcoin\/cryptocurrency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-highlight-mini -->\n\n<div class=\"c-body\">\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware that these crypto tax rates are subject to change each year. Make sure that you stay abreast of any changes to CGT rates when you put money aside to do your tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I pay crypto tax on my profits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all tax you pay on profits, you\u2019ll have to do a Self Assessment tax return to declare your income to HMRC and pay the correct amount of crypto tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve never done one before, don\u2019t worry. The process isn\u2019t too complicated if you know what you\u2019re doing. Follow the below steps and you\u2019ll be on the right path!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure you register for Self Assessment tax return by 5th October&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep a good record of your crypto transactions, trading profits and expenses through the <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/what-is-the-tax-year\">tax year<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the tax you owe by 31st January<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calculate the tax you owe as soon as you can to prepare for the bill<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you along the way, take a look at our Capital Gains Tax calculator here.<\/p>\n\n\n<div data-react=\"tooltip-provider\"><\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"c-block-calculator\">\n\n    <div class=\"c-block-calculator__container\">\n\n\n    <div data-react=\"capital-gains-calculator\" data-options='{\n        \"title\": \"\",\n        \"type\": \"\",\n        \"lead\": \"\"\n    }'>\n        <!-- Default calc code -->\n\n       <div class=\"sc-giYgFv fzUHXQ\"><div 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class=\"sc-eJwXpk byFCvI\"><span data-hint-default=\"Did you earn employment income?\"><div class=\"sc-nVjpj eKPbQR\">?<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"Form__FormRowItem-sc-32vt5e-3\"><div class=\"Input__Container-sc-11yg3hb-0 jiJACg\"><input type=\"number\" min=\"0\" pattern=\"[0-9]*\" name=\"annualIncome\" class=\"Input__InputElement-sc-11yg3hb-1 gvuJbz\"><div class=\"Input__Suffix-sc-11yg3hb-4 eEnjn\">\u00a3<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc-kLwgWK gVgARU\"><div class=\"Form__FormRowTitle-sc-32vt5e-2 coHrqe\">Other income<div class=\"sc-eJwXpk byFCvI\"><span data-hint-default=\"Do you have any other income sources e.g. rental income?\"><div class=\"sc-nVjpj eKPbQR\">?<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"Form__FormRowItem-sc-32vt5e-3\"><div class=\"Input__Container-sc-11yg3hb-0 jiJACg\"><input type=\"number\" min=\"0\" pattern=\"[0-9]*\" name=\"otherEarnings\" class=\"Input__InputElement-sc-11yg3hb-1 gvuJbz\"><div class=\"Input__Suffix-sc-11yg3hb-4 eEnjn\">\u00a3<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/form><\/div><\/div><div opacity=\"1\" class=\"sc-jgrIVw gcVyeu\"><div class=\"sc-gSQGeZ mqvVl\"><h3 class=\"sc-iNGGwv dFrXnM\">Tax and profit<\/h3><img decoding=\"async\" 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class=\"sc-jeqYYF fOQSYu\"><ul class=\"sc-gWXaA-D byUbmH\"><li class=\"sc-cCcYRi TgcgA\"><div class=\"sc-iUKrWq jFZeFw\">Your profit from <br>shares<\/div><div class=\"sc-efQUeY cGxXVa\">\u00a320,000<\/div><div class=\"sc-jcFkyM jRsQZY\"><div class=\"sc-caiKgP bVZKxP\">\u00a33,000 tax-free CGT allowance<div class=\"sc-eJwXpk byFCvI\"><span data-hint-default=\"In this tax year, you can make up to \u00a33,000 profit tax-free\"><div class=\"sc-nVjpj eKPbQR\">?<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"sc-cCcYRi hPEaJy\"><div class=\"sc-iUKrWq jFZeFw\">Capital Gains Tax to pay<\/div><div class=\"sc-efQUeY cGxXVa\">\u00a33,273<\/div><\/li><li class=\"sc-cCcYRi hBbrsS\"><div class=\"sc-iUKrWq deKGkd\">Profit after tax<\/div><div class=\"sc-efQUeY jpRyzu\"><div class=\"sc-hiwReK ePeGmo\">\u00a316,727<svg width=\"90\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 90 9\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M88.7252 3.17505C88.7252 3.17505 57.0997 -2.90497 1.32031 7.71404\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"2\" 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alt=\"Illustration\" class=\"sc-dlVyqM lhOciq\"><div class=\"sc-kfPtPH\"><div class=\"sc-fKVsgm kAXsua\">Calculation details<\/div><div class=\"sc-bBHwJV jdTgMA\"><span>Click here<\/span> to show how we&#8217;ve calculated your taxes<\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"sc-iwjezw jVHDsA\"><div class=\"sc-cTApHj\"><div class=\"c-body m-smaller\"><h2>How your capital gains tax is calculated<\/h2><p>The total capital gains tax (CGT) you owe depends on two things:<\/p><ul><li>How much you earn in total<\/li><li>What type of assets you sell<\/li><\/ul><p>Your overall earnings determine how much of your capital gains are taxed at &#8211; 10% or 20%.<br> Our <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" href=\"\/en-uk\/capital-gains-tax-rates\">capital gains tax rates guide<\/a> explains this in more detail.<\/p><p>In your case where your capital gains from shares were <strong class=\"sc-jObXwK hgXXrT\">\u00a320,000<\/strong> and your total annual earnings were <strong class=\"sc-jObXwK hgXXrT\">\u00a369,000<\/strong>:<\/p><h3>Capital gains tax (CGT) breakdown<\/h3><p>You pay no CGT on the first <strong class=\"sc-jObXwK hgXXrT\">\u00a33,000<\/strong> that you make<\/p><p>You pay <strong class=\"sc-jObXwK hgXXrT\">\u00a3127<\/strong> at 10% tax rate for the next <strong class=\"sc-jObXwK hgXXrT\">\u00a31,270<\/strong> of your capital gains<\/p><p>You pay <strong class=\"sc-jObXwK hgXXrT\">\u00a33,146<\/strong> at 20% tax rate on the remaining <strong class=\"sc-jObXwK hgXXrT\">\u00a315,730<\/strong> of your capital gains<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc-dJjZJu fhTjF\"><button class=\"sc-hGPAah fmpGnU\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Illustration\" class=\"sc-dlVyqM lhOciq\"><div class=\"sc-kfPtPH\"><div class=\"sc-fKVsgm kAXsua\">Tax savings<\/div><div class=\"sc-bBHwJV jdTgMA\"><span>Click here<\/span> to show how to save your money<\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"sc-iwjezw jVHDsA\"><div class=\"sc-giYgFv fzUHXQ\"><div class=\"sc-ehCIER juizXs\"><div class=\"Form__FormRow-sc-32vt5e-0 ddlwSx\">Tax bill amount <strong class=\"sc-jObXwK hgXXrT\">\u00a33,273<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"Form__FormRow-sc-32vt5e-0 ddlwSx\"><div class=\"Form__FormRowTitle-sc-32vt5e-2 coHrqe\">I want to pay by<\/div><div class=\"Form__FormRowItem-sc-32vt5e-3\"><div class=\"DatePicker__Container-sc-ix9an7-0 eYFeuM\"><div class=\"DatePicker__DayContainer-sc-ix9an7-1 cfckbu\"><select name=\"day\" width=\"100%\" aria-label=\"Day\" class=\"Select__Container-sc-c9lp90-0 iTqHPI\"><option value=\"\">Day<\/option><option value=\"1\">1<\/option><option value=\"2\">2<\/option><option value=\"3\">3<\/option><option 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