Crypto Tax Laws: Some of the Best and Worst Countries So Far
Western states are embracing digital currencies with some even considering taking tax payments in Bitcoin and other cryptos. India wants to slap a 30% tax on all gains. For the rest of the US, tax is anywhere between 10 – 37% depending on how long you hold your cryptos. The latest report shows a growing number of governments are doubling down efforts to web a nest of laws around crypto and make rich gains from taxes. For all the gospel about decentralization, security, and autonomy preached by crypto-evangelists, government taxes on crypto are one of the harsh realities that show how impossible it is to simply wish centralization away. To help users decide on their Bitcoin portfolios, here are some countries that collect taxes on crypto and those that dont. In no particular order, these countries have laws in place that either seek to support the infant innovation around crypto or simply view it as a non-threatening private digital asset. They are: Portugal The Taihuttu family from the Netherlands, which made headlines in 2017 after selling all their properties and investing in Bitcoin, has moved to Portugal. That‘s all you need to show how much of a tax-friendly country Portugal has become with cryptos. Mr. Taihuttu’s