Crypto tax 2025/26
Quick answer: In the UK 2025/26 tax year the CGT annual exempt amount is £3,000 and rates on most crypto gains are 18% / 24% on most crypto gains. Register for Self Assessment by 5 October 2026 and file by 31 January 2027. Digital Assets UK sources every figure to gov.uk — not financial advice.
Tax year 06/04/2025 to 05/04/2026.
- CGT annual exempt amount
- £3,000
- CGT rates (most crypto)
- 18% / 24% on most crypto gains
- Register for Self Assessment by
- 5 October 2026
- File and pay online by
- 31 January 2027
Highlights this year
- CARF data collection by UK exchanges from January 2026
- Dedicated SA108 cryptoasset boxes on returns
- £50,000 disposal proceeds reporting threshold may apply
- Crypto income may count toward £1,000 trading allowance