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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.Accountants
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.Accountants
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.Accountants
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??UK Tax
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.Accountants
A guide to creating a crypto division in your accountancy practice
How to ensure your accountancy firm is equipped to support crypto investors as the demand for tax compliance grows.Product
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.UK Tax
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.UK Tax
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.Product
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.US Tax
A Quick Guide to US Cryptocurrency Tax
Find out which taxes apply to different types of cryptocurrency activity in the US.UK Tax
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 £12,300 taxable allowance before it is reduced.UK Tax
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 yearPodcast
Crypto Tax Sucks: E04 UK Crypto Tax Compliance with Dion Seymour
In the fourth episode of Crypto Tax Sucks, Dan is joined by Dion Seymour, Crypto and Digital Assets Technical Director at Andersen Accountants and former Head of Crypto at HMRC.Podcast
Crypto Tax Sucks: E03 UK NFT Taxes Explained
In the third episode of Crypto Tax Sucks, Recap CEO Dan is joined by Andy Gray, KnownOrigin and Ben Lee, PKF Francis Clark to discuss NFTs and complexities surrounding tax in the UK.UK Tax
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.UK Tax
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.UK Tax
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.Crypto
The Rise of Crypto Hubs: Which Cities are Leading the way in Cryptocurrency Adoption?
Our expert researchers determine crypto-readiness of the most populated cities around the world.Tax
How to file your crypto taxes with HMRC
How to submit your HMRC crypto taxes using the self assessment portalProduct
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.Podcast | UK Crypto Tax
Crypto Tax Sucks: E02 Decrypting DeFi Taxes
In this second episode of "Crypto Tax Sucks" I'm joined by Joe David of MYNA and Tom Wardle of Swapsicle to talk about DeFi taxes.Podcast | UK Crypto Tax
Crypto Tax Sucks: E01 An Introduction to Crypto Tax
I'm joined by Jeff, Coinpass and Crypto Tax Expert Louise to discuss why crypto tax sucks and recent market movements.US Tax
5 Strategies for Minimizing your US Crypto Tax Bill
There's still time for US individuals to optimize their crypto taxes before the end of the 2022 Tax Year.Security
Is my crypto exchange safe?
Things to consider when holding and trading crypto assets on an exchangeUK Tax
Crypto Tax Sucks: A New 4-Part AMA Podcast from Recap
Recap is launching a new four part podcast in the lead up to UK tax seasonCrypto
Crypto Record Keeping is More Important Now Than Ever
With so much volatility in the crypto markets, it's never been more important to keep accurate data and protect your funds.Accountants
Why Accountancy Practices should be preparing to take on crypto clients
A new generation of investor is in need of help with tax compliance as both crypto adoption rate and industry regulation continue to grow rapidly.Accountants
An Accountants Guide to Crypto
An introduction to cryptocurrency for accountants - covering what it is and who uses it to how it's taxed.TAX
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 cryptoUK Tax
Will we see HMRC Crypto Nudge Letters in 2022?
Will HMRC be issuing nudge letters again this year and three things you should do before you receive one?UK Tax
Registering for the HMRC Self Assessment Tax Return
New filers should register for Self Assessment by 5th October. We talk you through how to register and next steps.UK Tax
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.Partnership
Recap Partners with Crypto Tax Consulting
Recap partners with Crypto Tax Consulting as we launch into South AfricaProduct
Share your Crypto Data with your Accountant
You can now invite your accountant to see your Recap data making filing your tax return even easier.Accountants
Introducing the Recap Accounting Portal
We’re excited to announce the launch of our Accounting Portal which makes it easy for Accountants, Tax Advisors and Wealth Managers to manage their cryptocurrency clients.Events
Introducing our Accountant Portal for Crypto at Accountex 2022
Crypto was a big talking point at Accountex LondonUK Tax
HMRC’s controversial ‘DeFi’ guidance on cryptoasset tax for yield generating activities
We've unpicked HMRCs new guidance to breakdown the changes and bring some clarity... it's not all good news.Crypto News
NTFs are property says UK High Court in landmark ruling
The UK High Court rules NFTs stolen in hacks are legally ‘property’ and can be frozen with a court injunction.Accountants
How to Assist your First Cryptocurrency Client
Add value to your accountancy firm by being prepared for the next generation of investor.Events
Crypto Compare Digital Asset Summit 2022
Our reflections on the Crypto Compare Digital Asset Summit 2022.UK Tax
What to do if you receive a HMRC nudge letter
How and why you should report your cryptocurrency gains to HMRCPartnership
Recap partners with Uphold
Trade anything to anything with Uphold and automatically calculate your taxes with RecapUK Tax
HMRC Tax Return Registration Deadline Approaching Fast!
The 5th October HMRC tax return registration deadline is almost here - find out how to file your tax return for the year ended 5th April 2021.Product
Recap 2.0 - Strong Foundations
Our biggest update ever has launched, adding asset identification, new account and activity screens and many other improvementsUK Tax
HMRC’s Changes to Cryptoasset Guidance (March 30th 2021)
Recap's interpretation of the new guidancePartnership
Luno and Recap partner
Earn Bitcoin while you sleep with a Luno Savings wallet and we'll automatically calculate your taxesProduct
Recap 1.11
Binance US and Bitpanda Pro accounts, add manual transactions to any account, plus a couple of fixesUS Tax
Calculating and reporting US capital gains tax
Find out how to calculate your capital gains and how much crypto tax you owe Uncle SamUK Tax
UK individuals act now to lower your 2019/2020 tax bill
Optimise your tax position before it's too lateUS Tax
What US Taxpayers Need to Know about Coronavirus and the US Tax Deadline
The IRS have extended the tax deadline to July 15UK Tax
For UK Taxpayers Concerned about the Financial Impact of the Coronavirus
Coronavirus is causing uncertainty over finances - here's some information to help UK taxpayers who may be worried about paying taxes.Update
The Thursday Recap #16
Out and about, India's 1.3 billion people can now access crypto, IRS tax summit and Australia warnings incoming...Update
The Thursday Recap #15
We've been pretty quiet the last couple of weeks so here's what we've been up to, what's on the way and what's caught our eye.UK Tax
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…Update
The Thursday Recap #14
Crypto governance on the rise, Vodaphone quits Libra, Tether Gold debuts, Bitcoin Gold double-spends, the UK Tax Return deadline tomorrow and information about filing your return lateUpdate
The Thursday Recap #13
The UK tax reporting dealine looms and there''s news on Kraken’s latest acquisition, XRP classification, Crypto City, Craig Wright and our launch on Product Hunt, as well as our progress on product updatesUK Tax
How to calculate your crypto taxes for your self-assessement tax return
A step-by-step guide to calculating crypto gains and submitting a self-assessment tax returnUpdate
The Thursday Recap #12
Happy New Year! Proof of Keys, Youtube Crackdown?, Twitter Privacy Leaks and Our Plans for JanuaryNew Year
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 2020UK Tax
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 periodUpdate
The Thursday Recap #11
Coinfloor to list only Bitcoin, Plus Token scam possibly affecting the market, UK tax updates and Happy Christmas from RecapUpdate
The Thursday Recap #10
The Web App is here, we launched a new tax report, see your gain/loss for free, use Go Simple Tax to file your Self Assessment tax return, and industry tax newsProduct
Say hello to the browser!
We've brought Recap to the browser and we're pretty darn happy about it and we think you'll be too.Update
The Thursday Recap #9
The Web App is almost here, Changed Balances added, UK tax season is upon us and our Black Friday sale!Update
The Thursday Recap #8
A web version of Recap is coming, Bitfinex integration, and some industry newsUpdate
The Thursday Recap #7
The Account Dashboard is done! In the news - UK Gov cryptoasset advice for businesses, XLM supply halved and more!Update
The Thursday Recap #6
The Account Dashboard is nearly done, Bitfinex progress and many happy returns to the Bitcoin whitepaperCrypto
Happy National Internet Day
The internet has become one of the most significant advancements of our age; we take a look back at its originsUpdate
The Thursday Recap #5
Competition winner, Libra scrutiny, Popping the 2017 bitcoin bubble, the account dashboard moves forward, onboarding improvements and Bitfinex integration coming soonUpdate
The Thursday Recap #4
Australian Crypto Tax, Libra woes, refer a friend launches, binance launches and account dashboard moves forwardUpdate
The Thursday Recap #3
A quick update on the Refer A Friend launch, Binance support and recently announced IRS clarificationsProduct
Refer A Friend launches
Earn a 20% commission in Bitcoin and give a 20% discount when you refer a friend to RecapUpdate
The Thursday Recap #2
Refer a friend nears launch, our progress on Binance integration and the first mention of the upcoming account dashboardUpdate
The Thursday Recap #1
An update on this year so far, our refer a friend scheme, Binance integration and the HMRC Self Assessment registration deadlineUK Tax
Recap's concise UK crypto tax guide
We put together a short guide covering the most important areas of UK cryptocurrency taxation - voila!Security
Is our data safe?
An exploration of data leaks, cryptocurrency security and the future of the data economyProduct
Recap's tax report feature
Displaying how Recap's tax report feature works, what information it shows and what it looks likeProduct
Why is Recap a desktop app?
Exploring the factors behind the decision to make Recap a desktop appProduct
The tax solution for UK cryptocurrency investors
An explanation of the origins of Recap and how we help UK individuals who invest in cryptocurrencies