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How to File Crypto Taxes in Ireland

DifficultyAdvanced Estimated time2 hours (excluding software import time) Last updated2026-05-03

How to file crypto taxes in Ireland for the 2026 year: Revenue Commissioners guidance, Form 11 / Form 12, treatment of staking and DeFi, common errors, and recommended tools.

What you'll need (prerequisites)

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Tools and accounts referenced in the steps below:

Use Koinly to file your crypto taxes

Step-by-step

  1. Step 1: Aggregate all transactions

    Pull CSV exports from every exchange you used (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance, etc.) and add wallet addresses for on-chain activity. Coverage is everything — even a single missing trade can cascade into wrong cost basis for every subsequent disposal.

  2. Step 2: Import into crypto tax software

    Koinly, CoinTracker, CoinLedger, Accointing and ZenLedger all support Ireland. Import the CSVs and link the wallet addresses. The software auto-classifies trades, transfers, swaps, staking rewards, and airdrops.

  3. Step 3: Reconcile mis-tagged transactions

    Most software gets 80% right but flags ambiguous events: cross-platform transfers (which look like sales), bridge events, LP token mints, and rebasing tokens. Review each warning and correct the classification.

  4. Step 4: Apply the correct method and jurisdiction

    In Ireland, gains are reported as 33% Capital Gains Tax above the €1,270 annual exemption. Choose the cost-basis method (FIFO is the default in most jurisdictions) and apply consistently.

  5. Step 5: Generate the tax report

    Export the Ireland-specific tax report (capital-gains schedule + income-events list). Most software outputs a PDF and the relevant Revenue Commissioners format.

  6. Step 6: File with Revenue Commissioners

    Attach the report to Form 11 / Form 12 and submit through your normal annual filing channel. Keep all underlying CSVs and software outputs for at least 6 years in case of audit.

  7. Step 7: Pay any tax owed

    Plan for the cash impact — capital gains can hit hard if you traded but never withdrew to fiat. In Ireland, CGT on disposals between 1 January and 30 November is due by 15 December of the same year, and CGT on December disposals is due by 31 January of the following year.

Common errors and fixes

FAQ

Are crypto-to-crypto trades taxable in Ireland?

Yes — in nearly every jurisdiction including Ireland, every trade (BTC→ETH, USDT→SOL, etc.) is a taxable disposal. The software computes the gain in local currency at the time of the trade.

Is staking taxable in Ireland?

In most jurisdictions including Ireland, staking rewards are ordinary income at the moment of receipt at fair market value.

Do I need to file if I only held and never sold?

Generally no for buy-and-hold . But if you received airdrops, staking, or any income event, those are taxable even without a disposal.

What if I lost crypto to a hack or rug pull?

Ireland typically allows capital-loss treatment for verifiable theft and hack losses with documentation. File a police report and keep all evidence.

Recommended Ireland crypto tax software?

Koinly, CoinTracker, and CoinLedger all support Ireland. Koinly is generally the most jurisdiction-aware. Try the free tier first; pricing scales with transaction count.

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