Australia’s government is considering replacing the current capital gains tax treatment on cryptocurrencies with an inflation-indexed system, a move that could reduce tax liabilities for long-term crypto investors, according to local media reports.
The proposal, which is being discussed as part of broader tax reform efforts, would allow crypto holders to adjust the purchase price of digital assets for inflation before calculating taxable gains. Supporters argue the change would better reflect real investment returns rather than taxing gains inflated by rising consumer prices.
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