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Canada crypto tax guide: What you owe and how to file
In this Canada crypto tax guide for the 2025 tax year, we’ll explain how the CRA taxes crypto gains, income, and DeFi activity, and how to report your taxes correctly when filing in 2026.
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I've been using CoinTracker for years. Having all my wallets in one app saves a lot of time. Another great feature is tax form generation and the option to export my data as needed.
Gordon M.
CoinTracker seems to be the first to announce updates regarding support over the full 1099-DA lifecycle, from ingestion to reconciliation to final filing.
Matt C.
Two things to know: 1) There's a new tax form this year, 2) We've partnered with @CoinTracker to get you all the tools you need to make the process as easy as possible. Pay your taxes, folks.
Brian Armstrong
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Helps check the health of my portfolio and identify tax opportunities in real time. It saved me time on my 2024 tax filings.
Justin G.
Taking the pain out of crypto taxes
since 2017
3M+ users
Cointracker is easy to use and keeps track of all my trades, makes tax time painless.
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Would have spent painful days sorting through hundreds of crypto transactions without it. Tracks all coin transactions for easy IRS submission.
Jang Park
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Milk Road
Excellent rating
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Crypto should be easy to use, and that applies to taxes. Well done @CoinTracker
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Rated 4.7 out 5 with 1,700+ reviews
Trust Pilot
Excellent rating
CoinTracker was the only thing that worked for me. The rest of the options were completely useless.
CivilizedSir
CoinTracker has been a lifesaver for managing crypto taxes. Platform is user-friendly with easy transaction tracking and automatic import from exchanges. Excellent customer support with quick, clear responses.
Andrew Payne
It's a great service. I'm a Coinbase member and love it.
Brian Heflin
CoinTracker has made my life so much easier. Tax season-crypto migraines are a thing of the past!
Ronald C
Easily the most accurate crypto tax product in the space. Can add wallets and have to do very little edits. Amazing!
Stefan Z
Over 300k app downloads
App Store
300k downloads
I've been using CoinTracker for years. Having all my wallets in one app saves a lot of time. Another great feature is tax form generation and the option to export my data as needed.
Gordon M.
Rated 4.7 out 5 with 1,700+ reviews
Trust Pilot
Excellent rating
Helps check the health of my portfolio and identify tax opportunities in real time. It saved me time on my 2024 tax filings.
Justin G.
Two things to know: 1) There's a new tax form this year, 2) We've partnered with @CoinTracker to get you all the tools you need to make the process as easy as possible. Pay your taxes, folks.
Brian Armstrong
CoinTracker has been a lifesaver for managing crypto taxes. Platform is user-friendly with easy transaction tracking and automatic import from exchanges. Excellent customer support with quick, clear responses.
Andrew Payne
Cointracker is easy to use and keeps track of all my trades, makes tax time painless.
Brett Mitchem
Managing taxes for 12,000 trades would have been impossible without CoinTracker. I advise to pony up the money and get it done.
Ben Claydon
CoinTracker has made my life so much easier. Tax season-crypto migraines are a thing of the past!
Ronald C
#1 crypto tax software
Milk Road
Excellent rating
Since I use multiple exchanges and wallets, it's great to see all my digital assets in one place. I just give my accountant a PDF for taxes — CoinTracker has done all the work. Transactions update in real time.
Craig
Over 300k app downloads
App Store
300k downloads
Crypto should be easy to use, and that applies to taxes. Well done @CoinTracker
Kiana S.
CoinTracker makes tracking crypto super easy! It syncs with exchanges, gives real-time updates, and even handles taxes without the headache. If you're into crypto and want a hassle-free way to manage your portfolio, this is definitely worth checking out!
Jyostsna M.
CoinTracker seems to be the first to announce updates regarding support over the full 1099-DA lifecycle, from ingestion to reconciliation to final filing.
Matt C.
CoinTracker was the only thing that worked for me. The rest of the options were completely useless.
CivilizedSir
Taking the pain out of crypto taxes
since 2017
3M+ users
Their site has gotten better and better every year. They integrate with so many different coins, tokens and NFTs, as well as all of the big exchanges. As long as you verify your transactions that are synced as you go, the tax forms are a piece of cake.
Ron
It's a great service. I'm a Coinbase member and love it.
Brian Heflin
Would have spent painful days sorting through hundreds of crypto transactions without it. Tracks all coin transactions for easy IRS submission.
Jang Park
Absolutely a lifesaver!! For older CryptoCats like myself, it has made a world of difference as far as ease of use. Connecting wallets is a breeze, attention to detail and information is fabulous, and filing taxes is so convenient with CoinTracker. Hats off to the creative people who designed and executed this wonderful website!!
Donna M
Easily the most accurate crypto tax product in the space. Can add wallets and have to do very little edits. Amazing!
Stefan Z
Excellent! Couldn't do taxes without it
Michael S.
I've been using CoinTracker for years. Having all my wallets in one app saves a lot of time. Another great feature is tax form generation and the option to export my data as needed.
Gordon M.
CoinTracker makes tracking crypto super easy! It syncs with exchanges, gives real-time updates, and even handles taxes without the headache. If you're into crypto and want a hassle-free way to manage your portfolio, this is definitely worth checking out!
Jyostsna M.
Rated 4.7 out 5 with 1,700+ reviews
Trust Pilot
Excellent rating
CoinTracker seems to be the first to announce updates regarding support over the full 1099-DA lifecycle, from ingestion to reconciliation to final filing.
Matt C.
Helps check the health of my portfolio and identify tax opportunities in real time. It saved me time on my 2024 tax filings.
Justin G.
CoinTracker was the only thing that worked for me. The rest of the options were completely useless.
CivilizedSir
Two things to know: 1) There's a new tax form this year, 2) We've partnered with @CoinTracker to get you all the tools you need to make the process as easy as possible. Pay your taxes, folks.
Brian Armstrong
Taking the pain out of crypto taxes
since 2017
3M+ users
CoinTracker has been a lifesaver for managing crypto taxes. Platform is user-friendly with easy transaction tracking and automatic import from exchanges. Excellent customer support with quick, clear responses.
Andrew Payne
Their site has gotten better and better every year. They integrate with so many different coins, tokens and NFTs, as well as all of the big exchanges. As long as you verify your transactions that are synced as you go, the tax forms are a piece of cake.
Ron
Cointracker is easy to use and keeps track of all my trades, makes tax time painless.
Brett Mitchem
It's a great service. I'm a Coinbase member and love it.
Brian Heflin
Managing taxes for 12,000 trades would have been impossible without CoinTracker. I advise to pony up the money and get it done.
Ben Claydon
Would have spent painful days sorting through hundreds of crypto transactions without it. Tracks all coin transactions for easy IRS submission.
Jang Park
CoinTracker has made my life so much easier. Tax season-crypto migraines are a thing of the past!
Ronald C
Absolutely a lifesaver!! For older CryptoCats like myself, it has made a world of difference as far as ease of use. Connecting wallets is a breeze, attention to detail and information is fabulous, and filing taxes is so convenient with CoinTracker. Hats off to the creative people who designed and executed this wonderful website!!
Donna M
#1 crypto tax software
Milk Road
Excellent rating
Easily the most accurate crypto tax product in the space. Can add wallets and have to do very little edits. Amazing!
Stefan Z
Since I use multiple exchanges and wallets, it's great to see all my digital assets in one place. I just give my accountant a PDF for taxes — CoinTracker has done all the work. Transactions update in real time.
Craig
Excellent! Couldn't do taxes without it
Michael S.
Over 300k app downloads
App Store
300k downloads
Crypto should be easy to use, and that applies to taxes. Well done @CoinTracker
Kiana S.
Helpful articles and resources
Read our blogFrequently asked questions
Yes, the IRS enforces capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies by classifying them as property, not currency. This means crypto sales, trades, or purchases are taxed under standard investment tax rules—either as short-term gains (taxed as income) or long-term gains (lower tax rates if held >1 year). Explore more details in our crypto tax guide.
To report crypto on taxes, track all taxable events, such as selling, trading, or earning crypto. Capital gains go on Form 8949 & Schedule D, while earned crypto is reported as income. Keep detailed records, and consider using crypto tax software for accuracy.
No, if you only buy and hold crypto, you don't need to report it. However, if you earn crypto (from staking, mining, airdrops, or payments), it's considered taxable income and must be reported, even if you don't sell. Explore more details in our crypto tax guide.
In general, there are four major taxable events you must include when filing your crypto taxes:
• Selling cryptocurrency for a fiat currency (e.g., USD or EUR)
• Trading cryptocurrency for other digital assets
• Using cryptocurrency to buy goods or services
• Receiving cryptocurrency from a hard fork upgrade or passive income opportunities like mining, staking, or yield farming
Explore more details in our crypto tax guide.
Crypto tax rates depend on how long you hold it and your income bracket:
• Short-term capital gains (held ≤1 year) are taxed as ordinary income (10%–37% in the U.S.).
• Long-term capital gains (held >1 year) have lower rates (0%, 15%, or 20%).
• Crypto earned (from mining, staking, or payments) is taxed as income at your regular tax rate.
Explore more details in our crypto tax guide.
Crypto tax software like CoinTracker automates transaction tracking, calculates capital gains/losses, and generates tax forms (Form 8949 & Schedule D). It syncs with exchanges and wallets, reducing errors and simplifying compliance—saving you time during tax season.
Want to learn more about 2025 crypto taxes? Explore our blog