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Crypto tax in the UK: complete guide

The complete guide to reporting your crypto assets and optimising your taxes for the current tax year.

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Crypto taxation is notoriously complex

Managing the tax side of your crypto investments requires more than just attention. it takes a solid understanding of the UK tax rules. Even small mistakes can lead to penalties or an HMRC enquiry.

That’s why we created this practical guide: to help you navigate the complexities of crypto taxation and stay compliant.

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What you’ll find inside this eBook

Crypto tax rules explained

Understand how HMRC treats cryptoassets for tax purposes: from capital gains to income classification, including staking, airdrops, and NFTs.

What’s new for 2024–25

Stay ahead of the latest changes, including updated CGT thresholds, income tax bands, and the new HMRC guidance on crypto activities.

Step-by-step Self Assessment guidance

Learn how to declare your crypto in the SA100 and SA108 forms, including how to fill in Box 51 correctly with CryptoBooks’ help.

Penalties and how to avoid them

Know the risks of underreporting or misreporting your crypto activity—and how to stay fully compliant.

Optimise your taxes before 5 April 2026

Find out how you can still reduce your tax bill for the current fiscal year through strategic disposals and loss harvesting.

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