Crypto tax guides

40 plain-language guides for the 2026 tax year, organised by what you are dealing with. Each one is dated and checked against IRS, CRA or HMRC sources.

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Crypto tax basics

How crypto is taxed, how gains are worked out and the habits that keep you out of trouble.

How Is Crypto Taxed in 2026? Taxable Events ExplainedHow is crypto taxed in 2026? A beginner guide to taxable vs tax-free events, how much you owe and when.Updated Oct 11, 20267 min read
How to Calculate Crypto Taxes in 2026: Step-by-Step GuideHow to calculate crypto taxes step by step: the cost basis formula, holding periods and worked examples.Updated Oct 11, 20268 min read
Crypto Capital Gains Explained Simply (2026)Crypto capital gains explained: short-term vs long-term, cost basis, and the one-year rule that cuts your bill.Updated Oct 11, 20263 min read
Crypto Capital Gains Tax Calculator 2026 (US, CA, UK)How a crypto capital gains calculator works: the formula, 2026 US, Canada and UK rates, and cost basis methods.Updated Oct 11, 20268 min read
Crypto-to-Crypto Trades: Why Every Swap Is TaxableWhy every crypto-to-crypto swap is taxable in the US, Canada and UK, even when no cash changes hands.Updated Oct 11, 20264 min read
FIFO vs LIFO vs HIFO: Crypto Cost Basis Methods 2026FIFO vs LIFO vs HIFO for crypto: how each method works, the per-wallet rule, and which one saves you most.Updated Oct 11, 20267 min read
7 Crypto Tax Mistakes That Trigger Audits (2026)Seven crypto tax mistakes that trigger audits, and how to avoid a letter from the IRS or CRA.Updated Oct 11, 20263 min read
Crypto Record-Keeping for Freelancers (2026)Crypto record-keeping for freelancers: what to track, the home-currency rule and how long to keep records.Updated Oct 11, 20263 min read

Forms and deadlines

What lands in your mailbox, which forms to fill in and when to pay.

Calculators and software

When a free estimate is enough and when paid software earns its fee.

Exchanges and apps

What each platform reports to the IRS and how to use its tax documents.

Coins and NFTs

Rules and examples for specific assets, from Bitcoin to NFTs.

Staking, mining and crypto income

Crypto you earn is income first and a capital asset second.

Losses and lowering your bill

Legal ways to pay less: losses, timing and holding periods.

Countries and US states

Canada, the UK and the US states where the rules differ most.