Insights, guides, and updates on crypto tax compliance
Why a simple CGT exemption for stablecoins falls apart in DeFi, and why our six-firm coalition response to HMRC's Call for Evidence proposes a No Gain, No Loss framework instead.
Recap is Tolley's 2026 Tax Technology Award Category Winner
Why a simple CGT exemption for stablecoins falls apart in DeFi, and why our six-firm coalition response to HMRC's Call for Evidence proposes a No Gain, No Loss framework instead.
Recap launches the Tax Planning Dashboard — a UK-first feature giving crypto investors real-time visibility of their tax position throughout the year.
The complete UK crypto tax guide for 2025/26. Covers HMRC rules, capital gains tax rates, income tax, allowances, and step-by-step reporting guidance.
Learn which crypto transactions are non-taxable in the US, which ones are taxable (even if you never cash out to dollars), and how the 2025 per-wallet cost basis rules affect wallet-to-wallet transfers.
The complete South African crypto tax guide for 2025/26. Covers SARS rules, capital gains tax, income tax, the R50,000 annual exclusion, filing deadlines, and how to report your crypto.
Learn how US crypto cost basis works, how FIFO, LIFO and specific identification affect your tax bill, and what the new 2025 per-wallet cost basis rules and transition safe harbor mean for your crypto tax strategy.
Every crypto disposal and income event needs a GBP value. This guide explains HMRC's valuation framework, defensible pricing methods, how to handle DeFi and illiquid tokens, and the records you need to keep — especially with CARF reporting starting in 2026.
Recap partners with Crypto Tax Consulting as we launch into South Africa.
Find out how to calculate your capital gains and how much crypto tax you owe Uncle Sam
Learn how crypto loans and DeFi lending are taxed in the UK. Understand lending rewards, principal token taxation, and HMRC guidance.
Find out the tax implications associated with your DeFi transactions
How to ensure your accountancy firm is equipped to support crypto investors as the demand for tax compliance grows.
We clarify five common misconceptions about crypto tax in South Africa
Yield farming is an effective way to maximise crypto gains, but it does have tax implications. Learn what yield farming is & how it is taxed here.
Check out Recap's latest article about getting paid in cryptocurrency. Find out how you'll pay income tax when getting paid in crypto.
Find out when income tax and capital gains tax apply to crypto staking.
Explore the complexities of liquidity pool taxes in the UK with our guide.
Find out which taxes apply to different types of cryptocurrency activity in the US.
Navigate South African crypto tax successfully with these 5 key tips. Learn about transaction classifications, data reconciliation, tax deadlines, and compliance.
Learn how HMRC views crypto cashback and what you need to know to stay compliant.
Financial trading, capital gains, miscellaneous income? We break down the different tax implications for crypto derivatives, helping you stay compliant with HMRC.
Learn how HMRC defines a financial trader for tax purposes and when this may apply to your crypto activity.
Explore the UK tax implications of losses from the Celsius Bankruptcy.
Find out what a HMRC nudge letter is and how to respond to the 2024 crypto nudge letter.
The UK High Court rules NFTs stolen in hacks are legally ‘property’ and can be frozen with a court injunction.
Find out the steps to take if you miss the UK crypto tax deadline and how to avoid and minimise penalties.
Considerations for individuals trying to protect their crypto assets
Binance US and Bitpanda Pro accounts, add manual transactions to any account, plus a couple of fixes
Crypto donations are a great way to help a worthy cause and potentially reduce your tax bill. Find out how crypto donations are taxed in the UK..
How the reduced £3,000 CGT allowance for 2025/26 affects UK crypto investors. Covers the impact on your tax bill and strategies to manage capital gains.
How the October 2024 Budget split UK CGT rates mid-year and what it means for crypto disposals across the 2024/25 tax year.
Practical tax planning steps for UK crypto investors before 5 April 2025. Reduce your 2024/25 tax bill using CGT allowances, loss harvesting, and smart timing.
Compare the top 9 crypto staking platforms for 2026. Reviews cover Coinbase, Kraken, Lido, Rocket Pool and more, including UK availability and staking rewards.
When crypto is taxed as income in the UK. Covers staking rewards, mining, airdrops, employer payments, and how income tax rates (20%, 40%, 45%) apply.
Step-by-step guide to filing your crypto taxes with HMRC. Covers Self Assessment registration, completing SA108, which boxes to fill in, and payment deadlines.
12 legal strategies to reduce your UK crypto tax. Covers using your CGT allowance, tax-loss harvesting, gifting to spouse, pension investing, and more.
Step-by-step guide to calculating your UK crypto tax. Learn how to work out capital gains at 18% or 24% and estimate your total tax bill for 2025/26.
How UK capital gains tax applies to crypto in 2025/26. Covers CGT rates (18% and 24%), the £3,000 annual allowance, cost basis calculations, and HMRC pooling rules.
The key record-keeping requirements from HMRC and our tips for maintaining accurate crypto data.
First-time filers must register for Self Assessment by 5 October. Step-by-step guide to registering with HMRC, filing your 2025/26 tax return, and what to expect.
Understand how spouse transfers can be used to reduce your capital gains tax liability.
I'm joined by Jeff, Coinpass and Crypto Tax Expert Louise to discuss why crypto tax sucks and recent market movements.
Recap supports the FCA’s plan to lift the crypto ETN ban and calls for ETFs to improve access, protection, and UK market growth.
Andersen LLP’s quality assurance review of Recap concludes that the platform is highly accurate and effectively applies even the most complex HMRC rules.
Filing your UK Self Assessment for 2025/26? HMRC's dedicated cryptoasset section is now standard. Here's how to report your gains and the 31 January 2027 deadline.
We’re excited to announce a strategic partnership with coinpass, to provide seamless crypto accounting for UK businesses.
Learn how to report your crypto transactions to the IRS for the 2024 tax year with this step-by-step guide.
Following Recap’s industry-wide call for DeFi tax reform, the UK Treasury has acknowledged concerns and is reviewing next steps. Read the latest update here.
Learn how to report your crypto transactions to the IRS for the 2024 tax year with this step-by-step guide.
A guide for UK companies looking to add Bitcoin to their balance sheets, covering everything from regulatory compliance to security and accounting practices.
Understand the UK’s bed and breakfasting rules and how to calculate capital gains tax with Recap’s HMRC-compliant crypto tax tools.
A guide to assessing risks, performance, and strategy before investing in crypto.
A Recap led letter has been sent to UK Government urging tax inequality for crypto to be addressed.
We joined forces with Wright Vigar to highlight our views on HMRC's DeFi consultation and outline our own proposed solution.
Learn what crypto data your accountant needs to efficiently file your tax return.
Considerations for minimising your crypto tax burden
Use crypto tax loss harvesting to offset capital gains before the 5 April deadline. UK rules, HMRC's 30-day bed-and-breakfasting trap, and how Recap helps you spot loss-harvesting opportunities.
We explore when and how South African crypto investors pay tax.
Understand when you need to pay tax on your crypto and how to calculate your capital gains
We explore when transferring crypto may be taxable and how crypto transfer fees work from a tax perspective.
We explore crypto airdrops and how they work when it comes to tax.
Understand the rules around NFT taxation in the UK whether you are an artist, collector, or trader.
Learn about the tax implications of crypto gifts in the UK.
Understand the tax implications of crypto forks in the UK with our guide.
We explore ways to legally reduce your crypto tax liability in the US.
We analyse the advantages, risks and tax consequences of crypto gambling and what to consider when choosing a gambling platform.
Discover how crypto mining is taxed in the UK. Learn about income tax, capital gains & strategies for tax-efficient mining.
Find out more about stablecoins and how they are taxed?
Find out about the tax implications for lost and stolen crypto and whether it is possible to recover lost assets.
Learn how you can optimize your crypto taxes before the end of the tax year
There could be a silver lining after bear market pain. Find out if you can claim a loss on your crypto.
Find out why, as a crypto investor, it's essential to get on top of your taxes.
The IRS tax forms to be aware of when reporting your cryptocurrency tax.
Understand IRS late tax filing penalties, how to file an extension and how to approach filing an amended tax return.
Thinking of restructuring your crypto investments through a limited company? In this guide, explore how UK investors can set up a limited company to optimise tax and protect personal assets.
We explore different cost basis methods and find out how to calculate cost basis for crypto assets.
Find out how crypto tax loss harvesting can be used to offset capital gains and reduce your tax bill.
Discover how switching from a sole trader to a limited company in the UK can impact your crypto tax bill. Learn the pros and cons of each and whether company structure is right for crypto investors.
Find out how to account for the second Celsius bankruptcy distribution as a UK taxpayer.
Understand why your crypto net profit doesn’t always match your capital gains tax liability and learn how to manage your tax obligations effectively.
With regulatory milestones, tax updates and market-moving events, 2024 has kept crypto investors, regulators, and the financial sector on their toes. We explore.
We're excited to announce our partnership with Gorilla Accounting, a leading accountancy firm for contractors, freelancers, and businesses.
Join our UK company beta programme for cryptoassets on the balance sheet
we break down the Autumn Budget's impact on crypto investors and suggest how the government can address tax inequality in the crypto space.
Learn how to run crypto tax scenarios and plan for potential capital gains tax (CGT) changes in the UK Autumn Budget 2024.
We're thrilled to announce we have become the first gold member of Bitcoin Policy UK.
Crypto tax calculators simplify tax compliance for crypto investors, but complexities can arise. Discover how to navigate common issues and ensure accurate tax reporting with this blog.
UK investors have lost significant funds in Celsius but may have also triggered a capital gains tax disposal.
Find out about the different types of crypto wallet and learn how to set up a crypto wallet.
Accuracy, compliance and time savings - discover why a crypto tax calculator is a smart choice for investors and traders.
Explore the diverse world of Ethereum and discover different ways to profit, from staking to DeFi lending. Uncover Ethereum's potential today!
Want to earn passive money from crypto? We share some of the best ways to earn passive income for crypto investors.
We explore the differences between hot & cold wallets so you can make informed choices when storing your cryptoassets.
Next Bitcoin halving: estimated April 2028. The full halving schedule, past dates, and how each halving has affected BTC price, miners and UK crypto tax.
Understanding the Inquiry of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Crypto & Digital Assets: Protecting UK Crypto Investors
We are excited to announce a strategic partnership with Kaiko as our new primary valuation service provider for all digital assets.
We reflect on Zebu Live and our crypto tax panel discussion at London’s leading event for the Web3 community.
We were excited to attend Tolley's Tax Awards where Recap's Accountant Portal was a finalist in the category of Best Digital Innovation.
A round up of the latest regulatory news for crypto in the UK
Our reflections on the Crypto Compare Digital Asset Summit 2022.
Crypto was a big talking point at Accountex London
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has released CARF, a new framework dedicated to global tax transparency for crypto
How to maximise tax efficiency and reduce your bill in the final days of the 2025/26 UK tax year — the £3,000 CGT allowance is unchanged, so don't waste it.
The grant will spearhead the development of a groundbreaking privacy-focused collaborative crypto tax and client due diligence platform for accountants and professional services.
Banks have developed a risk-averse approach to crypto, but have some gone too far? We investigate the most crypto friendly banks in the UK, and explore issues facing the crypto industry.
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.
Tips for transforming your crypto tax management into an organised and manageable process.
An exploration of data leaks, cryptocurrency security and the future of the data economy.
Recap polled crypto experts to find out how they think CARF and new tighter rules on crypto will impact investors across the world.
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.
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.
In this report we examined five key data points determining crypto-adoption of universities and colleges across the UK.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Find out what HMRC are looking for if you receive an enquiry letter and how to respond to their questions about your crypto.
How using a crypto tax tracker and calculator app like Recap simplifies the process of providing your information to HMRC.
We're joining forces with Hoptrail to transform the landscape of wealth analytics and compliance in the crypto industry.
Recap releases support for VALR exchange making VALR crypto taxes simple.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Things to consider when holding and trading crypto assets on an exchange
Invite your accountant to your Recap account to make data sharing and filing your tax return simple!
See the incredible survey results that shaped our response on the HMRC call for evidence.
We've brought Recap to the browser and we're pretty darn happy about it and we think you'll be too.
Earn Bitcoin while you sleep with a Luno Savings wallet and we'll automatically calculate your taxes
Our tips for making crypto tax less annoying for US taxpayers.
The internet has become one of the most significant advancements of our age; we take a look back at its origins
Our expert researchers determine crypto-readiness of the most populated cities around the world.
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.
Changes to the self assessment were mentioned in the UK spring budget - find out how this will affect crypto investors declaring their capital gains.
An introduction to cryptocurrency for accountants - from what it is and who uses it, to how it's taxed.
With Christmas almost here, we explore some of the fact and figures around the filing of tax returns over the festive period
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.
Recap's interpretation of the new guidance
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