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South Africa’s Tax Agency Adds Crypto to Compliance Programs
13.10.2024
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced plans to include crypto assets in its tax compliance programs. SARS is seeking information on crypto users and is increasing its efforts to identify and audit non-compliant taxpayers. The revenue collector urged taxpayers concerned about...
UAE Exempts Crypto Transactions From Value Added Tax
7.10.2024
The United Arab Emirates has exempted crypto transactions from value-added tax (VAT), according to an amendment in the law made by the Federal Tax Authority
UAE exempts crypto transfers, conversion from value-added tax
6.10.2024
The UAE has exempted cryptocurrency transfers and conversions from value-added tax, positioning itself as a more crypto-friendly jurisdiction for digital asset transactions
Turkey Scraps Planned Crypto Tax, Targets Economic Reforms
27.9.2024
Turkey has decided not to move forward with a new tax targeting stock market and cryptocurrency gains, according to Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz. While previously discussed, the plan has been dropped, with the government focusing instead on reducing tax exemptions. This shift follows concerns about...
Turkey Shelves Additional Plans to Tax Stocks and Crypto: Bloomberg
24.9.2024
We don’t have a stocks tax on our agenda. It was discussed previously and fell from our agenda, Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz told Bloomberg, talking about plans that also affect crypto
Latam Insights: Brazilian Federal Police Cracks Down on $9.7 Billion Crypto Money Laundering Rings, Brazil Uses AI to Detect Crypto Tax Fraud
16.9.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue, Brazilian police dismantle $9.7 billion crypto laundering rings, Brazil uses an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to detect tax fraud linked to cryptocurrency...
Brazilian Tax Watchdog Uses AI Tool to Identify Operations Linked to Over $180 Million in Crypto-Related Tax Fraud
10.9.2024
The Federal Revenue Service, the Brazilian tax watchdog, recently revealed that it has been using an in-house tool that leverages AI to detect money laundering and tax evasion transactions involving crypto. The tool has already been proven useful in identifying over $180 million in funds involved...
Japan’s finance regulator calls for lower crypto taxes in 2025
4.9.2024
Japan's Financial Services Agency has released plans to overhaul the nation's tax code which could see the tax rate for crypto assets lowered in 2025.
Nigerian Civil Society Groups Praise Crypto Tax Proposal
29.8.2024
A coalition of Nigerian civil society organizations has applauded the plan by Zacch Adedeji, head of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, to include cryptocurrencies in the tax system. The CSOs believe this move will boost confidence in the crypto market and attract foreign investors. The CSOs...
New Zealand to Put OECD Crypto Tax Framework in Place by April 2026
27.8.2024
New Zealand-based crypto-asset service providers will have to collect information on users' transactions starting April 1, 2026
New Zealand introduces OECD crypto reporting framework on new tax bill
27.8.2024
Crypto service providers who fail to take “reasonable care” to comply with the requirements could be fined between 20,000 and 100,000 New Zealand dollars ($12,000 and $62,000)
Crypto for Advisors: Are Crypto SMAs Right for Institutions?
22.8.2024
Separately Managed Accounts, or SMAs, offer significant advantages over ETFs for institutional investors who want to invest in crypto via actively managed accounts
India’s crypto future hinges on DEA’s September consultation paper
22.8.2024
The DEA’s paper is expected to be a watershed moment for India’s crypto regulation, potentially setting the stage for comprehensive legislation
Nigeria Aims to Include Cryptocurrencies in Tax System Overhaul
20.8.2024
The Nigerian government is looking to impose taxes on the cryptocurrency industry. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) plans to introduce a new tax law to achieve this. Despite being a major crypto market, Nigeria currently receives minimal tax income from crypto-related activities. The FIRS...
Nigeria Planning to Present Law to Tax Crypto by September: Report
19.8.2024
Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) plans to bring a bill for taxing the crypto industry to parliament by September, news outlet Punch Nigeria reported on Saturday
Senate proposal for crypto tax exemption is long overdue
13.8.2024
Four senators are fighting to exempt low-value crypto transactions from federal taxation. Congressional approval for their proposal is long overdue
IRS Unveils Overhauled Crypto Tax Form With No Address Disclosure Requirements
10.8.2024
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has unveiled an updated Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset transactions, introducing key changes that may address past criticism and privacy issues. This new version, reportedly set to be partially implemented in 2025, removes several contentious...
IRS Shares New Crypto Tax Form, Invites Industry Input
9.8.2024
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released an updated draft version of the tax form crypto brokers and investors will use to report proceeds from certain transactions, the 1099-DA
India has no plans to regulate crypto sales and purchases
7.8.2024
Despite tightening measures against money laundering and terror financing, India has no immediate plans to regulate cryptocurrency transactions
India Maintains Crypto Tax Regulations in 2024/25 Budget
23.7.2024
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 2024-25 Union Budget keeps the existing cryptocurrency tax regulations unchanged, disappointing local crypto advocates. They argue that reducing the 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) is essential for reviving the struggling crypto industry in India....