Global Major Market Cryptocurrency Tax Policies: The UK has the highest tax rate at 24%, while the EU's tax rate can reach up to 53%

2024-12-24 22:16:20
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ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, major global markets are strengthening tax regulations on cryptocurrencies. According to the latest policy, the U.S. IRS classifies crypto assets as digital assets and adopts a taxation method similar to that of stocks and bonds. Specifically, simply buying and holding is not taxed, but actions that "realize gains," such as selling, exchanging between cryptocurrencies, and using cryptocurrencies for shopping, are subject to capital gains tax; mining income, staking rewards, and wages received in cryptocurrency are taxed as income.

The UK's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) imposes a capital gains tax of up to 24% on cryptocurrency transactions, with a basic rate taxpayer applicable to a 10% rate and a tax-free allowance of the first £3,000. Additionally, mining income and salaries paid in cryptocurrency are subject to income tax, and employers must pay national insurance on salaries paid in cryptocurrency.

The EU has not yet unified tax standards, and there are significant policy differences among member states. Germany exempts cryptocurrencies held for more than a year from tax, while selling within a year incurs a maximum income tax of 45%, plus a 5.5% solidarity surcharge. Spain imposes a unified tax rate of 19%-28% on crypto gains. Portugal's tax rate ranges from 14.5%-53%, with a standard capital gains tax rate of 28%.

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