# UK tax year 2025/26 for crypto holders

In the UK 2025/26 tax year (6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026), the CGT annual exempt amount is £3,000 and CGT rates are 18% / 24% on most crypto gains. Register for Self Assessment by 5 October 2026; file and pay by 31 January 2027.

## Highlights
- 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

## Sources

- [gov.uk Self Assessment](https://www.gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns)

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— Digital Assets UK (https://digital-assets.co.uk/tax-year/2025-26/), reviewed 2026-07-17. Source: https://www.gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns