Crypto Tax Services

Navigating the complex world of crypto tax can be challenging, whether you are a seasoned investor, casual trader, or business accepting it as currency. At Alexander & Co, we specialise in providing clear, tailored cryptocurrency tax advice aligned with HMRC’s latest regulations.

Our dedicated team of tax specialists helps individuals and businesses across the UK with accurate tax reporting, capital gains calculations, and strategic planning to minimise liabilities while staying fully compliant.

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In the UK, HMRC treats cryptocurrency as if it were property, not currency. That means profits from buying, selling, or trading cryptocurrency is often subject to Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Income from mining, staking, or being paid in cryptocurrency may fall under Income Tax rules.

You may need to pay tax on:

We help you accurately calculate your capital gains on cryptocurrency transactions, ensuring all applicable reliefs and allowances are claimed.

Avoid penalties by correctly reporting your cryptocurrency income and gains. We prepare and submit compliant tax returns on your behalf.

Looking to reduce your crypto tax liability? We provide personalised strategies to manage your assets tax-efficiently, whether you hold, trade, or stake.

Accepting cryptocurrency payments? Operating a Web3 or blockchain business? We offer full tax and accounting support for businesses involved in the crypto space.

If you have not declared crypto activity in previous tax years, we can guide you through the process of voluntary disclosure and negotiate with HMRC where needed.

Where HMRC has contacted you, it is important to respond promptly, and we can assist with this. Please contact us to discuss how we can assist with this before responding to HMRC.

Not all transactions are taxable, but most disposals (e.g., selling or swapping) are. We can help you assess your full tax position.

You need to declare capital gains on a self-assessment tax return. We can handle this for you, ensuring HMRC compliant reporting.

Yes, depending on how and why they are received. Gifts can trigger CGT; airdrops may count as income.

Staking rewards are typically taxable as income. We can help you calculate and report this correctly.

Whether you’re trading Bitcoin, staking Ethereum, or launching a DeFi project, our experts are here to help you stay compliant and tax-efficient.

Located in Manchester and London | Serving clients across the UK

This article was written by Emily Kelly ACA Tax Senior Manager at Alexander & Co. Emily is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the ICAEW