Tax — 2025/26 tax year
UK Crypto
Tax Guide
The annual CGT allowance is now £3,000. CARF reporting started in January 2026. HMRC is watching. Here's what UK crypto investors need to know.
Key numbers
Annual capital gains tax-free threshold for 2025/26
Capital gains tax rate for basic-rate taxpayers
Capital gains tax rate for higher-rate taxpayers
Exchanges submit 2026 calendar year data to HMRC
Tax Guides
8 guidesCapital Gains Tax on Crypto
When you sell, swap, or spend crypto you may owe CGT. Here's how it works in the UK.
CARF Reporting Requirements
New for 2026. What the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework means for UK investors.
HMRC Reporting Guide
How to report crypto on your self-assessment tax return. Step by step.
DeFi and Tax
Staking rewards, liquidity pools, yield farming. How HMRC treats each one.
Mining and Staking Tax
Income tax on mining and staking rewards. When it applies and how to calculate.
Tax-Loss Harvesting
Legally reduce your CGT bill by crystallising losses. Rules and strategies.
NFT Tax Treatment
Buying, selling, and creating NFTs. The UK tax position for each scenario.
Allowances 2025/26
Current CGT allowance, income tax bands, and key dates for the tax year.
Tool
Calculate Your Crypto Tax
Enter your trades and get an estimate of what you owe HMRC. Free for basic calculations.
Open the tax calculator →