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Crypto Tax Calculator
Free Irish crypto tax calculator for Capital Gains Tax on crypto gains, disposal events, filing dates, and Irish crypto tax planning.
Updated for 2026
Sources: Revenue.ie · Central Bank of Ireland · Citizens Information
Estimate only · not financial advice
Your Crypto Transactions
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Advanced options fees, losses, exemption, payment period
Used only for the CGT payment date note.
Estimate only. This simple version focuses on Irish Capital Gains Tax. Staking, mining, airdrops, DeFi, business trading, and FIFO lot matching can need specialist tax advice.
Crypto CGT Estimate
Enter your purchase price, sale or market value, and quantity, then click Calculate to estimate Irish Capital Gains Tax.
How this crypto tax estimate is calculated
This calculator estimates Irish Capital Gains Tax on crypto disposals using sale value, purchase cost, optional fees, allowable losses, and the annual personal exemption.
- Each disposal row multiplies quantity by sale or market value to estimate proceeds.
- Cost basis and transaction fees are deducted to estimate the gain or loss for each crypto event.
- Allowable losses and the annual personal exemption are applied before the 33% CGT estimate.
- The calculator also shows the likely CGT payment window and annual return date for the selected tax year.
Source note: Revenue.ie CGT guidance and Central Bank of Ireland crypto/MiCAR guidance. This simple version does not calculate FIFO lots, DeFi income, staking, mining, or business trading automatically. This is an estimate only and not financial advice.
How Cryptocurrency Is Taxed in Ireland
In Ireland, crypto is normally treated as an asset rather than legal tender. For most personal investors, tax usually becomes relevant when you dispose of crypto at a profit. Selling, swapping, spending, or gifting crypto can create a Capital Gains Tax event.
Capital Gains TaxSelling crypto for euro, trading one token for another, spending crypto, or gifting crypto can be taxable disposals.
Taxable incomeMining, staking rewards, airdrops, getting paid in crypto, NFT income, or business activity may need separate income-tax treatment.
Not usually taxable yetBuying crypto with euro, holding crypto, or moving crypto between your own wallets is usually not a CGT disposal.
How This Calculator Works
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Enter the purchase price, sale or market value, and quantity for each crypto disposal.
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The calculator estimates your gain or loss by subtracting the purchase cost from the euro disposal value.
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Optional advanced fields can deduct fees, allowable losses, and the annual personal CGT exemption before applying the Irish 33% CGT rate.
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Income-type crypto events such as staking, mining, airdrops, salary, and business activity are explained below but are not calculated in this simple CGT tool.
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It shows the likely CGT payment window, return deadline, taxable events, and record-keeping reminders for Irish users.
Who This Calculator Is For
Irish residents who sold Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, NFTs, or other crypto assets and want a quick CGT estimate.
People checking whether a crypto-to-crypto swap, spend, gift, or sale may create a taxable disposal in Ireland.
Crypto investors who want to understand the €1,270 annual exemption, allowable losses, and the 33% CGT calculation.
Users who want a simple starting point before using crypto tax software or speaking to an Irish accountant.
Anyone comparing Irish crypto tax rules with legality, MiCAR regulation, provider checks, and practical record-keeping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I pay tax on crypto in Ireland?
Yes, crypto can be taxable in Ireland. Most personal investment profits are treated as Capital Gains Tax events when you dispose of the crypto. Some receipts such as mining, staking, airdrops, salary, or business activity may be income-taxable instead.
How much is crypto tax in Ireland?
For most individual capital gains, Irish CGT is 33% on taxable gains after allowable losses and the annual personal exemption. Crypto income may be taxed under income tax rules instead, depending on the facts.
Is crypto legal in Ireland?
Yes, it is legal to buy, hold, sell, and trade crypto in Ireland. However, crypto is not legal tender, providers may be regulated under EU rules, and crypto remains a high-risk speculative asset.
Can anyone trade crypto in Ireland?
Adults can generally open accounts with crypto exchanges or apps, subject to the provider’s age rules, identity checks, anti-money-laundering checks, and platform terms. Businesses and professional providers face additional regulatory obligations.
Are there limits on buying crypto in Ireland?
There is no single Revenue tax limit that says how much crypto you may buy. Practical limits usually come from the exchange, bank, payment method, KYC checks, source-of-funds checks, and your own risk tolerance.
What crypto transactions are taxable?
Common taxable disposals include selling crypto for euro, swapping one crypto for another, spending crypto on goods or services, gifting crypto, or disposing of NFTs. The euro market value on the disposal date matters.
Is buying crypto taxable in Ireland?
Buying crypto with euro is usually not taxable at the point of purchase. Tax normally becomes relevant when you later dispose of that crypto or receive crypto as income.
Is holding crypto taxable?
Simply holding crypto is normally not a taxable event. You still need records because a later sale, swap, spend, or gift can create a taxable gain or loss.
Is transferring crypto between my own wallets taxable?
Moving crypto between wallets you own is usually not a disposal. However, network fees, wrapped tokens, bridging, or DeFi actions can be more complex, so keep records and get advice if unsure.
Is swapping Bitcoin for another crypto taxable?
A crypto-to-crypto swap can be a disposal of the crypto you gave up. You normally need the euro market value at the time of the swap to calculate the gain or loss.
Can I offset crypto losses against gains?
Allowable capital losses can generally reduce chargeable gains, but special rules can apply. You should keep evidence of losses and file the correct Revenue return so losses are recorded.
When do I pay crypto CGT in Ireland?
For disposals from 1 January to 30 November, CGT is normally paid by 15 December in the same year. For December disposals, it is normally paid by 31 January of the next year. The annual CGT return is generally due by 31 October after the tax year.
How do I file crypto tax in Ireland?
PAYE-only taxpayers commonly use Form CG1 for Capital Gains Tax, while self-assessed taxpayers usually include it in Form 11. The right form depends on your tax position.
What records do I need for crypto tax?
Keep purchase dates, disposal dates, euro values, quantities, fees, wallet and exchange exports, transaction hashes, income receipts, and evidence for losses. Good records matter because crypto platforms may not give Irish tax-ready reports.
What are the best apps to buy crypto in Ireland?
This page does not rank or recommend crypto apps. A good checklist is: Central Bank or EU regulatory status, MiCAR/CASP authorisation, fees, EUR deposits and withdrawals, security controls, tax reports, customer support, and whether you can export full transaction history.
Related Guides
Irish Crypto Tax Rules
CGT, exemptions, losses, and common taxable events.
Is Crypto Legal in Ireland?
Legal status, risks, MiCAR, and Central Bank regulation.
Taxable vs Non-Taxable Events
Buying, holding, selling, swapping, spending, gifting, staking, and mining.
When to Pay and File
Irish CGT payment windows and annual return deadline.
How to Choose a Crypto App
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Crypto Records Checklist
What to keep before filing with Revenue or speaking to an accountant.