Crypto is property to the IRS: what is taxable, short and long-term gains, the Form 1040 digital asset question, and which forms to file for 2026.
Crypto tax guides for 2026
Plain-English crypto tax guides for the US and UK, each checked against IRS and HMRC sources, plus a comparison of crypto tax software.
United States
Brokers report crypto sales on Form 1099-DA from 2025, and from 2026 basis for some sales too. What the form shows and what to do if it is wrong.
Since 2025 the IRS wants crypto basis tracked wallet by wallet. How FIFO and specific identification work, and the broker relief that runs through 2026.
The IRS taxes staking and mining rewards and airdrops as income when you can sell them, then again as gains when you do. How it works for 2026.
United Kingdom
HMRC crypto rules in plain English: taxable disposals, the £3,000 allowance, 18% and 24% rates, pooling, and what to report by 31 January 2027.
US and UK
If you only bought Bitcoin and held it, there is usually no tax yet. What US and UK filers still need to report, and the records to keep from day one.
Software Comparison
What each tool costs and covers, read from their own pricing pages. Compare features, pricing tiers, and supported countries.
General information, not tax advice. Tax rules depend on your circumstances and change; check the linked official sources or ask a qualified tax professional before you file.