Crypto tax in Australia: the definitive 2026 guide

June 30, 2026 is fast approaching so now is the time to finalise your crypto tax position for the financial year.

NFTs and stablecoins follow the same CGT rules as other crypto assets in Australia. Here's how the ATO taxes them, with worked examples for common scenarios.

Active crypto traders operate under a different tax reality than long-term investors. The proposed CGT changes affect them less than the headlines suggest, but the structural questions are more complex.

Crypto margin, perpetuals, and futures sit in an ATO guidance gap. Here's how to apply the general framework for FY26, including investor vs trader, interest, liquidations, TOFA, and offshore venues.

How capital gains tax works for Australian crypto investors, including what triggers a CGT event, how to calculate gains and losses, and how to report them.

The ATO requires five years of crypto records and already matches data from 1.2 million Australian investors. Here's what you need to keep, and what CARF means for international exchange reporting from 2027.

Here are four things Australian crypto investors should do to get ahead this tax season.

A growing number of Australian crypto investors are using their Bitcoin and Ethereum as loan security to buy property - without selling, and without triggering Capital Gains Tax.

Five things to do before EOFY if you've been trading or holding crypto in Australia this financial year.

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.

A comprehensive guide to top cryptocurrency wallets in the market to safely store your assets. From hot digital wallets to hardware wallets, this guide will help users pick the most valuable wallet with features that meet your specific needs.

Discover how token airdrops are taxed with our comprehensive guide. Learn about the tax implications, reporting requirements, and strategies to manage your airdrop gains effectively.

Wondering what the difference is between a CEX and a DEX, and how that might impact your experience come tax time? Read our latest blog for all the information you need.

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

One of the new ideas in the crypto space in using your crypto as collateral to borrow money. Of course it's a little different to traditional loans so here's everything you need to know about borrowing crypto.

Staking has increased in popularity in the crypto world. We have detailed everything you need to know about staking and its tax consequences in this article.

Struggling to understand what a smart contract is and how they work? We break it all down for you in this blog.

Struggling to understand crypto mining and its tax implications? We break it all down for you in this blog.

Struggling to understand what a blockchain explorer is and how to use one? We break it down for you in this blog.

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.

The complete guide to understanding and filing your NFT taxes in Australia.

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.

We are proud to announce that we’ve integrated with BGL, a trusted cloud-based SMSF management tool favoured by accountants.

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.

Wondering what the difference is between income and capital gains tax rates in Australia for crypto users? Read our blog to find out everything you need to know

A guide to liquidity pools, LP tokens and how to report them on your taxes.

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

Bitcoin is a CGT asset in Australia. Most disposals trigger capital gains or losses, and some receipts are ordinary income. Here's the complete ATO guide.

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.

Struggling to understand the ATO's cryptocurrency tax rules? This guide uses plain language and clear examples to explain what's changed for FY2026, including new CARF reporting requirements and updated lodgment dates.

Report your crypto taxes to the IRS with this step-by-step guide that includes important tips and ways to reduce your tax bill.