Crypto Tax in Ireland guides
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The Crypto Tax Calculator gives a quick CGT estimate from purchase price, sale value, quantity, fees, losses, and the annual exemption. The guides below explain the common questions users ask after seeing the result: what counts as taxable, when to pay, whether crypto is legal, and what records to keep.
How Irish crypto tax normally works
For many Irish residents, crypto tax starts with Capital Gains Tax. A gain is usually calculated by comparing what you received when you disposed of the crypto with your allowable cost. Irish CGT is then applied to the taxable gain after allowable losses and the annual exemption.
This guide is written for normal informational use. Frequent trading, DeFi, staking, mining, lost keys, business activity, NFTs, and crypto income can be more complex and may need professional advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Is crypto taxable in Ireland?
Crypto can be taxable when you dispose of it at a gain. Holding crypto alone is usually not a CGT disposal.
What tax rate applies to crypto gains?
Irish CGT is generally 33% on chargeable gains above the annual exemption.
Do I pay tax when I swap one crypto for another?
A crypto-to-crypto swap can be treated as a disposal, so you normally need the euro value at the time.
Is this guide tax advice?
No. It is general information for planning. Use official guidance or a tax adviser for your own situation.
Can I use the calculator for filing?
Use it as an estimate only. Complex activity such as DeFi, staking, mining, business trading, or many swaps may need specialist software or advice.
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