Australia taxes cryptocurrencies under its existing income tax and capital gains tax rules rather than through a separate crypto tax regime. Depending on the transaction, investors may owe capital gains tax, ordinary income tax, or both.

As of 2025-26, people who own crypto assets must report the following transactions: selling, trading, using, earning through staking, and using crypto in DeFi.

The outcome of taxation will vary depending on the type of activity. Selling, swapping, spending, or gifting crypto can produce a capital gain or loss, while staking and some DeFi activities may create ordinary income.

How Does Australia Tax Crypto?

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) considers investment cryptocurrency as a capital gains tax…