Crypto tax in Australia: the definitive 2026 guide

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The Australian Government released its  response to the Board of Taxation’s review into how cryptocurrency is taxed. Here’s what that means for Australians.

We’re thrilled to announce that from today, Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator) is available from directly within the MetaMask Portfolio.

As the Australian tax season approaches, make sure you’re prepared by following our 4 crypto tax tips.

What does the ATO's latest update mean for you?

MetaMask Partners with Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator) - The easiest way to file your MetaMask taxes.

There's a common belief that when you're dealing with cryptocurrencies, you're navigating through a shadowy realm where transactions magically fly under the radar of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Is this really true?

Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator) is thrilled to announce a global partnership with Coinbase, one of the world’s cryptocurrency exchange giants.

Australia is preparing to replace its long-standing 50% capital gains tax discount with an inflation-indexed system, a reform that would significantly increase the tax burden on long-term investors including cryptocurrency holders. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is outlined the full proposal in the federal budget announcement on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.

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Binance Australia has recently launched the video series Crypto Tax 101, with an aim to educate Australian Users about their tax obligations downunder.

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Learn how to calculate crypto capital gains tax in Australia with this step-by-step guide. Understand how cost base works and when you need to figure out capital gains under ATO rules.

Learn how Bitcoin is taxed in the U.S., the difference between short and long-term capital gains, and how timing your sale can cut your crypto tax bill.

Crypto capital losses offset capital gains and carry forward indefinitely in Australia, but they can't be deducted against your salary. Here's how to claim them.

Swapping one crypto for another is a CGT event in Australia. You work out the AUD value of the gain or loss at the time of the trade, even though no dollars change hands.

Capital losses are pooled across CGT assets in Australia, so a crypto capital loss can offset a capital gain on shares. Here's how, plus the ATO's wash-sale rule.

Here is the complete 2026 guide to Coinbase tax under ATO rules, including CGT events, Earn rewards, the Coinbase Card, and how to lodge.

Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator) is proud to support TaxScouts, a fast and effortless tax preparation tool in the United Kingdom. You can easily prepare a self-assessment tax return, and have it sorted by a certified accountant online. Follow these steps to get your tax return sorted out.

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Our senior tax advisor discusses the accounting methods - Last In, First Out, First In First Out and others, which can be applied for cryptocurrency transactions, and the ATO tax guidelines for traders and investors.

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Nothing says happy new financial year quite like a letter from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) reminding you that they are watching your cryptocurrency transactions.

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The complete guide that explains how to do your DeFi taxes in Australia based on official ATO guidance and reviewed by Australian tax experts.

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A step-by-step walkthrough of everything you need to know about calculating your MetaMask crypto tax.

Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator) is one of the simplest tax calculators on the market but the tax process is complicated no matter where you live. This guide breaks down the step by step process for getting your crypto taxes calculated as quickly as possible.

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