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UK crypto tax, explained.

How HMRC taxes crypto, in plain words: when selling, swapping or spending counts as a disposal, how your cost is worked out, and what goes on your Self Assessment. Each guide is checked against HMRC’s own guidance and links to it.

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How UK crypto tax works (capital gains, 2026/27)

Checked for 2026/27 · June 2026 · 6 min read
Cost basis

Section 104 pooling explained

Checked for 2026/27 · June 2026 · 5 min read
Matching rules

The same-day and 30-day (bed and breakfast) rules

Checked for 2026/27 · June 2026 · 5 min read
Allowances and rates

UK crypto tax allowances and rates 2026/27

Checked for 2026/27 · June 2026 · 4 min read
Income or gains

Tax on staking, mining and DeFi income

Checked for 2026/27 · June 2026 · 5 min read
What exchanges report

CARF: what HMRC will see from your exchanges

Checked for 2026/27 · June 2026 · 4 min read
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These guides are general information about UK tax rules, not personal tax advice. Every guide was checked for the 2026/27 tax year in June 2026.