How to calculate your Binance Futures taxes

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Recap has a comprehensive integration with Binance Futures that makes it easy to manage your crypto tax calculations. Sign up for Recap and link your Binance Futures account to securely monitor each transaction, manage your cryptocurrency portfolio, and effortlessly automate your taxes.

*Disclaimer: The information provided in this content does not endorse Binance Futures. Furthermore, it does not constitute tax advice. If you are uncertain about any financial or tax-related matters, we strongly recommend seeking guidance from a qualified tax professional. Additionally, you may utilise our accountant and professional advisor sharing features.

What is Binance Futures?

Binance is the largest crypto exchange by trade volume and allows investors to buy and trade a wide range of crypto assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum and NFTs.

Binance Futures is a trading platform offered by Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, that allows users to trade cryptocurrency futures contracts.

Here's a breakdown of what Binance Futures offers:

  • Futures Contracts: Enables trading of futures contracts for various cryptocurrencies, allowing users to speculate on the future price movements of digital assets.
  • Leverage: Provides high leverage options (up to 125x on some contracts), enabling traders to amplify their gains or losses.
  • Advanced Trading Tools: Offers a suite of advanced trading tools, including real-time charting, technical indicators, and various order types to support sophisticated trading strategies.
  • Educational Resources: Offers educational materials and resources to help users understand futures trading and develop their trading skills.

How to automate your Binance Futures crypto taxes with Recap

You can make the process of calculating your taxes stress-free with our crypto tax software. Connect your Binance Futures account to Recap, and our system will classify and value all transactions using our unique fair-market valuation engine and determine your tax liability.

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How are Binance Futures Transactions Taxed?

Tax implications on your Binance Futures transactions differ based on transaction types and your tax jurisdiction. Here are the tax guidelines for the different transaction types on Binance Futures:

Transaction typeCGTIncomeTracked in Recap
Deposits
Withdrawals
Buying crypto with fiat
Crypto to crypto
Selling crypto for fiat
Earning staking rewards

Refer to our tax guides for a more detailed look at crypto tax rules.

Automate your Binance Futures tax reporting - takes 5 mins.

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    Sign up to Recap

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    Set up auto sync with our step by step guide

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    Generate your tax report ready to self-file or share with your accountant

FAQs

Do I need to pay tax on my Binance Futures transactions?

Yes, you may need to pay tax on your Binance Futures transactions. Tax obligations vary depending on your country’s tax laws and the nature of your transactions. Common taxable events include selling cryptocurrency, trading between coins (crypto to crypto), and making purchases with crypto.

Do the tax authorities know about my Binance Futures transactions?

Tax authorities may become aware of your Binance Futures transactions through various means, such as data-sharing agreements between crypto exchanges and tax authorities or during tax audits. It's essential to report your crypto transactions to avoid penalties accurately. Using a crypto tax software like Recap can help ensure your transactions are properly recorded and reported.

What is the benefit of using a crypto tax calculator?

A crypto tax calculator automates the process of calculating taxes on your cryptocurrency transactions, providing accurate tax liability figures and ensuring compliance with tax regulations without manual calculations.