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ACCOUNTANT
CRYPTO

8 min read

Crypto-curiosity: Which country's accountants are showing the most interest in up-skilling?

As more investors are participating in crypto, the need for accountants with knowledge on crypto is growing. We investigate how accountants are looking to up-skill across the globe.

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Dan Howitt
UK TAX
How is crypto staking taxed in the UK?

How is crypto staking taxed in the UK?

Find out when income tax and capital gains tax apply to crypto staking.

Sam Adams
UK TAX
SOFTWARE
Crypto cost basis: what is it & how to calculate it

Crypto cost basis: what is it & how to calculate it

We explore different cost basis methods and find out how to calculate cost basis for crypto assets.

Sam Adams
UK TAX
Crypto forks: what are the tax implications?

Crypto forks: what are the tax implications?

Understand the tax implications of crypto forks in the UK with our guide.

Sam Adams
UK TAX
Getting paid in crypto: key considerations and tax implications

Getting paid in crypto: key considerations and tax implications

Check out Recap's latest article about getting paid in cryptocurrency. Find out how you'll pay income tax when getting paid in crypto.

Sam Adams
UK TAX
TAX SAVING
Crypto tax loss harvesting: how to reduce your tax bill

Crypto tax loss harvesting: how to reduce your tax bill

Find out how crypto tax loss harvesting can be used to offset capital gains and reduce your tax bill.

Sam Adams
UK TAX
What are stablecoins and how are they taxed?

What are stablecoins and how are they taxed?

Find out more about stablecoins and how they are taxed?

Sam Adams
CRYPTO
TAX STRATEGY
Do you pay tax on crypto mining?

Do you pay tax on crypto mining?

Discover how crypto mining is taxed in the UK. Learn about income tax, capital gains & strategies for tax-efficient mining.

Sam Adams
UK TAX
How are crypto gifts taxed?

How are crypto gifts taxed?

Learn about the tax implications of crypto gifts in the UK.

Sam Adams
UK TAX
Crypto airdrops: how are they taxed?

Crypto airdrops: how are they taxed?

We explore crypto airdrops and how they work when it comes to tax.

Sam Adams
UK TAX
Do you pay tax when transferring crypto?

Do you pay tax when transferring crypto?

We explore when transferring crypto may be taxable and how crypto transfer fees work from a tax perspective.

Sam Adams
EVENT
UK TAX
An Unforgettable Experience: Attending Zebu Live 2023

An Unforgettable Experience: Attending Zebu Live 2023

We reflect on Zebu Live and our crypto tax panel discussion at London’s leading event for the Web3 community.

Sam Adams
TAX SAVING
TAX STRATEGY
A year-round guide to navigating crypto taxes for global investors

A year-round guide to navigating crypto taxes for global investors

Tips for transforming your crypto tax management into an organised and manageable process.

Sam Adams
SA TAX
Time is ticking, if you've missed the South African tax deadline its time to take action.

Missed the South African tax deadline? Here's what to do.

Find out why, as a crypto investor, it's essential to get on top of your taxes.

Sam Adams
TAX SAVING
TAX STRATEGY
A bear watching it's crypto Losses

How can South African taxpayers claim a tax loss on crypto?

There could be a silver lining after bear market pain. Find out if you can claim a loss on your crypto.

Dan Howitt
SA TAX
Man looking confused at a sign with various directions, in the background there is a pile of Bitcoin and calculator reading TAX

5 tax tips to help crypto investors filing in South Africa

Navigate South African crypto tax successfully with these 5 key tips. Learn about transaction classifications, data reconciliation, tax deadlines, and compliance.

Sam Adams
PARTNERSHIP
TECHNOLOGY
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Recap and Hoptrail announce strategic partnership to revolutionise crypto wealth analytics and compliance

We're joining forces with Hoptrail to transform the landscape of wealth analytics and compliance in the crypto industry.

Dan Howitt
UK TAX
Guide to calculating crypto tax in the UK

UK tax rates: how to calculate your crypto taxes

Find out how to calculate tax on your crypto and estimate how much tax you need to pay.

Sam Adams
UK TAX
REGULATION
Illustration of a judge and framed NFTs

NFTs are property says UK High Court in landmark ruling

The UK High Court rules NFTs stolen in hacks are legally β€˜property’ and can be frozen with a court injunction.

Dan Howitt
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5 strategies for minimizing your US crypto tax bill

Learn how you can optimize your crypto taxes before the end of the tax year

Sam Adams
CRYPTO
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Is my crypto exchange safe?

Things to consider when holding and trading crypto assets on an exchange

Sam Adams
SA TAX
Paying tax on crypto in South Africa

Paying tax on crypto in South Africa

We explore when and how South African crypto investors pay tax.

Sam Adams
CRYPTO
REGULATION
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The crypto travel rule: what you need to know

The crypto travel rule lands on 1st September, we explore the challenges it poses, and see how it's going to impact crypto investors and service providers.

Sam Adams
TAX SAVING
TAX STRATEGY
Illustration of a piece of paper saying crypto tax being cut with a pair of scissors.

Can you avoid paying tax on crypto in the UK?

We explore ways to legally reduce your crypto tax liability.

Dan Howitt
TAX SAVING
TAX STRATEGY
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UK crypto tax strategies: how to reduce your crypto tax liability

Considerations for minimising your crypto tax burden

Sam Adams
SA TAX
REGULATION
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Myth vs. reality: clarifying South African crypto tax misbeliefs

We clarify five common misconceptions about crypto tax in South Africa

Dan Howitt
CRYPTO
UK TAX
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Keeping up with UK crypto regulation 2023

A round up of the latest regulatory news for crypto in the UK

Sam Adams
UK TAX
REGULATION
Recap and Wright Vigar logos on a background of blockchain symbols including Solana, Polygon and Ethereum

Recap and Wright Vigar contribution to shaping DeFi tax policy

We joined forces with Wright Vigar to highlight our views on HMRC's DeFi consultation and outline our own proposed solution.

Dan Howitt
CRYPTO
UK TAX
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Understanding the Inquiry of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Crypto & Digital Assets: Protecting UK Crypto Investors

Understanding the Inquiry of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Crypto & Digital Assets: Protecting UK Crypto Investors

Sam Adams
ACCOUNTANT
UK TAX
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Recap shines at Tolley's Taxation Awards 2023

We were excited to attend Tolley's Tax Awards where Recap's Accountant Portal was a finalist in the category of Best Digital Innovation.

Sam Adams
EVENT
ACCOUNTANT
Recap exhibition stand with exhibitors talking to atendees, a London bus numbered 23, destination ACX in the background and an overlay of the Accountex London 2023 logo.

Accountex 2023: embracing crypto in the accounting industry

Accountex London 2023 showcased an increased awareness of cryptocurrency compared to the previous year, but it is clear that there is still a long way to go.

Sam Adams
CRYPTO
ACCOUNTANT
An illustrator of two males and a female searching the internet for a crypto accountant

The rise of crypto tax: the growing demand for accountants with cryptocurrency expertise

There’s a new generation of investor looking for specialist crypto tax advice - we investigate where the growing demand for crypto accountants has come from.

Sam Adams
ACCOUNTANT
CRYPTO
Illustration of a female holding papers and tapping a calculator with a male and female colleague in the background investigating cryptocurrency in a filing cabinet and a laptop

Unlocking the potential of crypto clients: the case for your accountancy firm to specialise in crypto tax

As crypto adoption continues to grow rapidly, there’s an increasing demand for specialist tax help, but what’s the benefit for your accountancy practice?

Sam Adams
CRYPTO
UK TAX
HMRC logo and a Union Jack with DeFi logos like Ethereum, Polygon and Solana

UK government proposes new legislation to simplify taxation for crypto investors engaged in DeFi lending and staking activities

HMRC has issued a further consultation on the taxation of DeFi. We break down the detail and explore how their proposal might be developed further to ensure clarity and certainty for taxpayers.

Sam Adams
PRODUCT
TAX SAVING
Do you really need a crypto tax calculator?

Do you really need a crypto tax calculator?

Accuracy, compliance and time savings - discover why a crypto tax calculator is a smart choice for investors and traders.

Sam Adams
UK TAX
REGULATION
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Spring budget reveals closer scrutiny of cryptoassets on the UK Self Assessment Tax Return from 2024/25

Changes to the self assessment were mentioned in the UK spring budget - find out how this will affect crypto investors declaring their capital gains.

Sam Adams
TAX STRATEGY
TAX SAVING
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How tax loss harvesting can help UK crypto investors recover from 2022 losses

Find out how you can claim crypto capital losses to reduce your capital gains tax bill for 2022.

Louise Lane
PRODUCT
TECHNOLOGY
Screenshot of Recap's NFT gallery with Crypto Punk #4361, RarePass Genesis and QQL #9 on view

Unlock the power of your NFT collection with Recap's NFT gallery!

Revolutionise your NFT management by viewing all of your NFTs in one place with insightful native and fiat appraisals and full integration with our tax calculator and dashboard.

Sam Adams
TAX STRATEGY
CRYPTO
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Understanding the UK Capital Gains Tax Allowance Reduction and Its Impact on Crypto Investors

As the UK announces their plan to lower the capital gains allowance we share the things crypto investors should be aware of and how to make the most out of the Β£12,300 taxable allowance before it is reduced.

Sam Adams
UK TAX
Illustration of a letter from HMRC.

Responding to a HMRC crypto enquiry: Recap vs no Recap

How using a crypto tax tracker and calculator app like Recap simplifies the process of providing your information to HMRC.

Dion Seymour
CRYPTO
UK TAX
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What to do when HMRC comes calling about your crypto?

Find out what HMRC are looking for if you receive an enquiry letter and how to respond to their questions about your crypto.

Dion Seymour
CRYPTO
UK TAX
Illustration of a woman filling in a form "Other property, assets and gains" on her laptop

How to file your crypto taxes with HMRC

How to submit your HMRC crypto taxes using the self assessment portal

David Collins
PRODUCT
TAX STRATEGY
Screenshot of Recap UK dashboard detailing crypto net worth and the capital gains tax estimate for the active and previous tax years.

Launching our new UK dashboard!

We’re really excited to announce the new Recap dashboard which allows UK investors to proactively manage their crypto assets and tax affairs in unison.

Sam Adams
CRYPTO
ACCOUNTANT
Illustration of a smart, suited male and female with a giant pencil and checklist for "getting crypto ready" with Bitcoin and Ethereum tokens.

How to equip your accountancy firm to support crypto investors

How to ensure your accountancy firm is equipped to support crypto investors as the demand for tax compliance grows.

Sam Adams
ACCOUNTANT
CRYPTO
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An accountants guide to crypto

An introduction to cryptocurrency for accountants - from what it is and who uses it, to how it's taxed.

Sam Adams
CRYPTO
REGULATION
An illustration of the globe on top of a background of various cryptocurrency logos and the Recap logo.

The OECD releases its new crypto asset reporting framework (CARF)

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has released CARF, a new framework dedicated to global tax transparency for crypto

Dan Howitt
CRYPTO
Illustration of a glossary titled Crypto A-Z

A-Z crypto glossary

A glossary of cryptocurrency terms, jargon and slang

Sam Adams
UK TAX
A clipping of HMRC's registering for self assessment form

Registering for the HMRC Self Assessment Tax Return

New tax filers should register for Self Assessment by 5th October. We talk you through how to register with HMRC and the next steps.

Sam Adams
UK TAX
REGULATION
Should HMRC DeFi rules change? 81% of UK users think yes!

Should HMRC DeFi rules change? 81% of UK users think yes!

See the incredible survey results that shaped our response on the HMRC call for evidence.

Dan Howitt
PRODUCT
SA TAX
Recap releases VALR integration

Recap releases VALR integration

Recap releases support for VALR exchange making VALR crypto taxes simple.

Ben Shepheard
SA TAX
Illustration of a male typing on a laptop, next to him is a calendar, 23 October, the South African flag and pile of Bitcoin.

South African crypto tax overview

A quick overview of crypto tax rules in South Africa

Dan Howitt
PARTNERSHIP
SA TAX
Recap and Crypto Tax Consulting Logos on a light blue background

Recap Partners with Crypto Tax Consulting

Recap partners with Crypto Tax Consulting as we launch into South Africa.

Dan Howitt
US TAX
PRODUCT
A screenshot of Recap's account page with three steps overlaued

Share your crypto data with your accountant

Invite your accountant to your Recap account to make data sharing and filing your tax return simple!

Sam Adams
ACCOUNTANT
CRYPTO
Photograph of the entrance to Accountex London 2022 alongside a photo of Recap's exhibition stand.

Introducing our Accountant Portal for crypto at Accountex 2022

Crypto was a big talking point at Accountex London

Sam Adams
CRYPTO
EVENT
A photograph of the Recap team in front of their stand at The Digital Asset Summit

Crypto Compare Digital Asset Summit 2022

Our reflections on the Crypto Compare Digital Asset Summit 2022.

Sam Adams
TAX SAVING
TAX STRATEGY
An illustration of a female working on a laptop sat on top of a calculator. In the background there are piles of Bitcoin, a Union Jack and a clipboard checklist with 3 boxes ticked and two empty.

5 things to do with your crypto before the end of the tax year

How to maximise your tax efficiency in the final days of the 2022/23 UK tax year

Sam Adams
US TAX
Illustration of a male looking confused in front of a calculator. Around him there are Bitcoin, Binance and Ethereum logos, the US flag and a calendar on the sat

A quick guide to US cryptocurrency tax

Find out which taxes apply to different types of cryptocurrency activity in the US.

Sam Adams
PRODUCT
TECHNOLOGY
A man at the top of a mountain with a dark sky and the recap logo behind him.

Launching Recap 2.0 - strong foundations

Our biggest update ever has launched, adding asset identification, new account and activity screens and many other improvements

Ben Shepheard
UK TAX
PARTNERSHIP
Luno and Recap partner

Luno and Recap partner

Earn Bitcoin while you sleep with a Luno Savings wallet and we'll automatically calculate your taxes

Dan Howitt
PRODUCT
1.11 and Recap logo in white

Launching Recap 1.11

Binance US and Bitpanda Pro accounts, add manual transactions to any account, plus a couple of fixes

Ben Shepheard
TAX STRATEGY
US TAX
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Top 5 tips for US crypto tax

Our tips for making crypto tax less annoying for US taxpayers.

Sam Adams
US TAX
Scattered US Tax forms, Schedule D, 8949 with a giant blue question mark overlayed.

IRS tax forms crypto investors should be aware of

The IRS tax forms to be aware of when reporting your cryptocurrency tax.

Sam Adams
US TAX
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Do I need to pay tax on my crypto in the US?

Understand when you need to pay tax on your crypto and how to calculate your capital gains

Sam Adams
US TAX
Calculating and reporting US capital gains tax from crypto

Calculating and reporting US capital gains tax from crypto

Find out how to calculate your capital gains and how much crypto tax you owe Uncle Sam

Dan Howitt
TAX SAVING
TAX STRATEGY
How to stay on top of crypto tax all year round

How to stay on top of crypto tax all year round

This year almost a million people missed the UK tax deadline. The figure lowers each year but some still ignore reminders, bury their heads in the sand & face fines. Sound familiar? Read on for tips on how to start prep now to make filing hassle free…

Sam Adams
CRYPTO
UK TAX
What to do if you missed the UK tax deadline

What to do if you missed the UK tax deadline

Find out the steps to take if you missed the UK crypto tax deadline and want to avoid and minimise penalties.

Sam Adams
SECURITY
PRIVACY
Illustration of a male holding onto an oversized key in front of a keyhole

Securing your crypto - keys and common sense

Considerations for individuals trying to protect their crypto assets

Sam Adams
UK TAX
TAX SAVING
Can I gift cryptocurrency to my spouse to avoid capital gains tax in the UK?

Can I gift cryptocurrency to my spouse to avoid capital gains tax in the UK?

Understand how spouse transfers can reduce your capital gains tax liability

Sam Adams
PRODUCT
CRYPTO
2020 with confetti

Recap’s 2020 vision

Let’s face it – cryptocurrency has hit some serious lows in 2019, but surely the only way is up? This is a round-up of 2019 and our predictions for 2020.

Sam Adams
UK TAX
CRYPTO
Infographic stating 2,616 people filed their tax return on Christmas Day and 8,465 on Boxing Day

The tax return becomes a Christmas tradition

With Christmas almost here, we explore some of the fact and figures around the filing of tax returns over the festive period

Sam Adams
PRODUCT
SOFTWARE
Say hello to Recap in the browser!

Say hello to Recap in the browser!

We've brought Recap to the browser and we're pretty darn happy about it and we think you'll be too.

Dan Howitt
SECURITY
CRYPTO
Data breach statistics: Data records lost or stolen since 2013 = 14,717,618,286

Is our data safe?

An exploration of data leaks, cryptocurrency security and the future of the data economy.

Ben Shepheard