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Crypto Tax Guide 2025 / 2026!

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Our experts have created this comprehensive, illustrated, and easy-to-understand Crypto Tax Guide to answer the most important questions regarding the correct taxation of cryptocurrencies and NFTs in Austria.

The guide includes clear explanations and practical examples of the applicable tax rates, insights into lesser-known risk areas, step-by-step instructions—with visuals—on how to correctly report crypto income in your tax return, as well as numerous best-practice tips for proper documentation of your crypto assets.

In addition, the guide addresses frequently asked questions on voluntary self-disclosures, financial penalties, and Proof of Funds requirements.

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The Crypto Tax Guide in Detail

Part I: Crypto Taxation in Austria

This section provides a concise overview of the fundamentals. It also includes practical overview tables covering the most common types of crypto income, the tax treatment of Bitpanda investments, as well as dedicated sections on cryptocurrencies in business contexts and commercial crypto income.

Part II: Tax Evasion, Penalties & Voluntary Self-Disclosure

We place particular emphasis on this section, as tax authorities will automatically become aware of your crypto activities under the new DAC8 and CARF regulations.
Tax evasion is a sensitive yet critical topic: we explain the associated risks, how you can protect yourself, and which options are available should issues arise.

Part III: Crypto Tax Tools – Calculating Gains Correctly

We explain why calculating crypto taxes is often complex, highlight common pitfalls when using tax tools such as Blockpit or CoinTracking, and show how to achieve accurate results despite these challenges.

Part IV: Reporting Crypto Income in Your Tax Return

Step by step, we demonstrate how to correctly report your crypto income in your tax return—clearly explained and practice-oriented.

Part V: Cashing Out Crypto & Proof of Funds

Banks, exchanges, and platforms increasingly request proof of the origin of crypto assets. We provide guidance on how to prepare effectively and how to respond quickly if such documentation is required.

Part VI: Crypto Tax FAQs

To conclude, we address the most frequently asked questions we receive regarding crypto taxation in Austria—concise and to the point.

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We wish you every success with your Crypto Tax Guide. Natalie Enzinger, Sigrid Wahl, Gabriel Marchesan, Elias Laner, and Benedict Stefan – Your team at cryptotax & questr

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