UK Crypto Tax Guides

Practical guides on UK crypto tax rules, HMRC deadlines, and how to stay compliant. Every tax figure in these guides is taken from HMRC's published guidance on gov.uk and cited to it, and each guide lists its sources and the date it was last reviewed.

HMRC Rules

CARF Explained: What UK Crypto Holders Need to Know in 2026

CARF is live. UK cryptoasset service providers must collect user and transaction data and send their first report to HMRC between 1 January and 31 May 2027.

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Last reviewed 30 July 2026

HMRC Compliance

Received an HMRC Crypto Letter? Here is What to Do

HMRC sent almost 65,000 crypto nudge letters in 2024/25, according to Freedom of Information data obtained by UHY Hacker Young. If yours has arrived, here is what it means and how to respond.

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Last reviewed 30 July 2026

Tax Guides

DeFi Tax UK: How HMRC Taxes Liquidity Mining, Yield Farming and Lending

DeFi activities create multiple taxable events. HMRC treats rewards from staking and lending as income, and treats a transfer of beneficial ownership as a disposal.

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Last reviewed 27 July 2026

Tax Guides

Bitcoin CGT and Self Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide

Every time you sell, swap, or use Bitcoin, HMRC treats it as a taxable disposal. Here is exactly how to calculate your gain and what to put on your tax return.

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Last reviewed 27 July 2026

Tax Guides

UK Crypto Tax Guide 2025/26: Everything You Need to Know

UK crypto investors pay Capital Gains Tax on profits from selling, swapping, or gifting crypto. Here is how the rules work, what you need to report, and the deadlines you cannot miss.

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Last reviewed 30 July 2026

Tax Guides

UK Crypto Tax Deadlines 2025/26: Every Date You Need to Know

The key deadlines for UK crypto tax are 31 October (paper return) and 31 January (online return). Miss them and HMRC's late filing penalties begin.

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Last reviewed 27 July 2026

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