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Bünyamin Ögdüm

Bünyamin Ögdüm

Head of Tax Operations

Bünyamin heads tax operations at CoinTracking, turning complex crypto tax rules into clear, actionable guidance for traders and investors worldwide.

Tax Guides by Bünyamin

United Kingdom

Crypto Tax Rates 2026: Full Info HMRC Guide

In 2026, UK crypto investors face capital gains tax rates of 0%, 10%, or 20%, while crypto income is taxed at rates ranging from 0% to 45%, depending on total earnings.

United Kingdom

Crypto Tax-Free Allowance UK: How Much Is Tax-Free in 2026?

Not all your crypto gains are taxed in the UK. HMRC provides tax-free allowances that reduce your tax on cryptocurrency income and capital gains.

Australia

Crypto Trading Taxes in Australia: The Ultimate Guide for Crypto Traders!

Learn how crypto trading is taxed in Australia. Capital gains, income tax rates, ATO reporting rules & legal ways to reduce taxes. Full guide here.

United States

Do you have to report crypto on taxes if you don't sell? [2026]

If you don't sell your crypto, you typically don't owe taxes—but there are exceptions. Learn what must still be reported to the IRS in 2026.

United Kingdom

Crypto Tax Forms UK: How to Report Crypto to HMRC 2026

Complete guide to UK crypto tax forms: SA100, SA108, and more. Learn how to report your cryptocurrency transactions to HMRC accurately.

United States

Top 10 crypto tax tips for 2026

Discover the top 10 crypto tax tips for 2026 in the US, from understanding how crypto is taxed to keeping proper records and using crypto tax software.

Australia

How Crypto Mining Is Taxed in Australia – Income, Deductions & ATO Rules [2026]

Learn how crypto mining is taxed in Australia. ATO rules for hobby vs business miners, capital gains tax, deductions, and reporting requirements.

Australia

Spending Crypto in Australia 2026 – What You Need to Know About Tax Rules

Spending crypto in Australia can trigger taxes every single time, and the rules are not as simple as many think. This article explains when crypto spending is taxable, when it can be tax free as a personal use asset, and how to calculate gains correctly!

United States

Crypto Donations: How to Reduce Taxes! [US Guide for 2026]

Donating cryptocurrency to a qualified charitable organization in the U.S. can help investors reduce their crypto tax bill while supporting a cause.

Australia

Crypto Tax Rates in Australia – How Much You'll Pay in 2026

Discover how much crypto tax you'll pay in Australia in 2026. Covers capital gains rates, income tax brackets, and legal ways to reduce your crypto tax bill.

Australia

Airdrop Tax in Australia: How to Report Crypto Airdrops in 2026

Crypto airdrops in Australia can be taxed as income or capital gains, or be exempt. Learn how the ATO treats airdrops and how to report them correctly.

Australia

Do I pay taxes if I buy something with crypto in Australia?

Buying goods with crypto in Australia may trigger capital gains tax if you held it as an investment. Personal use assets under A$10,000 can be exempt from CGT.

United Kingdom

Bitcoin Taxes UK: How Much Will You Pay? [UK 2026]

Bitcoin investors in the UK must pay capital gains tax on trades and income tax on mining. Learn what rates apply and how to file your Bitcoin taxes with HMRC.

United States

How to Avoid Crypto Taxes! – 10 Tips to Reduce Taxes [2026]

Legally minimize your crypto taxes in the US with smart strategies like long-term holding, tax loss harvesting, crypto donations, IRAs, and relocating to crypto-tax-friendly regions.

United Kingdom

Reduce & Avoid Crypto Taxes – SAVE MONEY! UK 2026

Reduce & Avoid Crypto Taxes ✓ Legal strategies & allowances ✓ Keep accurate records ➤ Save money on UK crypto taxes in 2026!

United Kingdom

NFT Taxes UK: Complete HMRC Info + Instructions [2026]

NFTs are taxed in the UK at capital gains and income tax levels. Learn HMRC's rules on NFT trading, airdrops, staking, and how to report your NFT taxes correctly.

United States

Crypto Margin Trading Taxes in the US – Full Guide for 2026

Learn how crypto margin trading is taxed in the US in 2026, including capital gains on profits, deductible losses, fee treatment, and IRS reporting requirements.

United Kingdom

What Happens If I Don't Report Crypto to HMRC?

Failing to report crypto to HMRC can lead to fines, back taxes, or criminal prosecution. Learn how HMRC tracks crypto and how to fix mistakes.

Canada

Crypto trading taxes in Canada: Guide for Crypto Trader 2026

In Canada, crypto trading is subject to capital gains tax, with only 50% of profits being taxed. Investors must track and report their gains, with taxation based on income brackets.

United States

Crypto Tax Forms US: How to Report Crypto to the IRS [2026]

Learn which crypto tax forms you need to file with the IRS in 2026, including Form 1040, Schedule D, Form 8949, and various 1099 forms, with tips for accurate reporting.

United Kingdom

Crypto Trading in the UK: Tax Rules, Tips & HMRC Guidelines [2025]

Trading crypto in the UK? Every buy, sell, or swap is taxable. Learn HMRC's rules to calculate gains, avoid penalties, and reduce your tax bill.

United Kingdom

Crypto Holding Period in the UK – Rules, Tax Triggers & HMRC Guidance

Understanding how the crypto holding period works in the UK can help you plan trades and reduce your tax bill. HMRC uses matching and pooling rules — not a simple 12-month tax-free rule.

Canada

Canadian Tax Guide for Earning Salary in Bitcoin

Earning a salary in Bitcoin in Canada triggers income tax obligations. Learn how the CRA taxes Bitcoin income, capital gains rules, and record-keeping tips.

Canada

Superficial Loss Rule

If you hold cryptocurrency as capital property in Canada and sold it at a loss, you may face the superficial loss rule. Learn how it works and when it applies.

United States

Key Dates for the 2024 Crypto Tax Season [US-Guide]

Stay ahead of crypto tax season in the US. File by April 15, 2024, or request an extension until October 15. Track all trades, income, and gains to stay IRS-compliant.

United States

What to Do on Tax Day (and after)!

On Tax Day, make sure to file and pay your taxes (including crypto taxes) or request an extension to avoid penalties. Learn deadlines, reporting requirements, and strategies to reduce your crypto taxes.

United Kingdom

What the spring budget means for cryptocurrency investors

The Spring Budget introduces key tax changes affecting UK cryptocurrency investors, including updates to CGT, dividend allowances, pension rules, and more.

United States

Web3 tax: The complete guide

Web3 taxes explained: from buying Web3 tokens and trading NFTs to earning income from Metaverse games, DAOs, staking, and node work in the US.

United States

A Bitcoin inheritance plan for wealth.. with tax

Learn how to plan your Bitcoin inheritance with key tax implications for the US, UK, Australia, and Germany. Expert guidance included.

United States

CoinLoan Tax Guide

Earning crypto interest on CoinLoan is taxable income in the US. Learn about CoinLoan taxes, tax documents, and how to report your CoinLoan taxes.

United States

How to do your Okcoin taxes

Learn how to handle Okcoin taxes in the US. Understand capital gains, income reporting, CSV exports, and how CoinTracking simplifies your crypto tax filing.

United States

Pay Taxes or Donate Cryptocurrency To Charity

Donating crypto to charity in the US is tax-deductible and avoids capital gains tax. Learn how to donate cryptocurrency to nonprofits and save on your tax bill.

United States

How does the BlockFi bankruptcy impact your taxes?

Learn how the BlockFi bankruptcy impacts your taxes, from reporting earned interest to claiming deductions for losses as a US crypto investor.

United States

Wirex Tax Guide

If you trade, spend, or earn crypto using Wirex, your transactions may be subject to US taxes. Learn how to calculate gains and report Wirex taxes correctly.

United States

What crypto tax loopholes will Biden target?

Biden's proposed tax plan aims to close crypto tax loopholes for wealthy investors, potentially raising over $20 billion. Key targets include the wash sale rule, tax loss harvesting, and crypto IRAs.

United States

Do you pay taxes on fan tokens?

Trading fan tokens is taxable in the US, with profits subject to capital gains taxes. Whether you're swapping crypto for fan tokens or selling them for fiat, these transactions must be reported on your tax return.

United States

New rules for sharing crypto tax data: What is the impact for investors?

The EU is set to implement new rules requiring tax authorities to share crypto-related data, making it easier to track investors and enforce tax compliance across borders.

United States

Bitrue Tax Guide

Learn how to report your Bitrue taxes in the US, from trading crypto and leveraged tokens to staking rewards. File your Bitrue taxes with CoinTracking.

United States

BingX Tax Guide

BingX users must track gains/losses from crypto trading and report them to the IRS. Learn how to do your BingX taxes with CoinTracking.

United States

How Long-Term Crypto Holders Save Money in Tax

Learn how long-term crypto holding saves you money in taxes in the US, Germany, Malta, and beyond—and why Bitcoin's long-term potential makes HODLing a smart tax strategy.

United States

Do you pay taxes for receiving Bitcoin tips?

Bitcoin tips are taxable in the US. Learn how to determine fair market value at receipt, report income taxes, and calculate capital gains when selling.

United States

Do you pay taxes when spending crypto on products?

Yes—spending crypto is a taxable event in the US. Learn how capital gains apply when buying goods or services with crypto, and how to calculate what you owe.

United States

Do You Pay Taxes on Bitcoin Debit Cards Purchases?

Using a Bitcoin debit card might seem like an easy way to spend crypto, but each transaction is a taxable event in the US. Learn how capital gains tax applies.

United States

Tax Implications of Buying a Tesla with Bitcoin

Buying a Tesla with Bitcoin triggers US capital gains taxes. See how to calculate your tax bill and strategies to legally reduce it with smart tax planning.

United States

How to save taxes with a Bitcoin IRA

A Bitcoin IRA allows you to invest in Bitcoin while benefiting from tax advantages. Learn how Traditional and Roth IRAs can help reduce or defer crypto taxes.

United States

IRS Crypto Tax Guidance – Here's What It Means

The IRS has updated its crypto tax guidance for the first time since 2014, clarifying rules on hard forks, spending crypto, and calculating capital gains. Hard fork tokens received are now taxable income, and spending crypto may trigger capital gains tax.

United States

How to register crypto losses from FTX

Learn how to calculate and report crypto losses from the FTX bankruptcy, whether you can deduct hack losses, and how to import your FTX trades into CoinTracking.

United States

Metaverse taxes: What you need to know

Learn how metaverse activities are taxed in the US. Covers buying tokens, selling NFTs, and purchasing digital land — with capital gains and income tax implications.

United States

FIFO for Crypto Taxes? Implications of Accounting Methods

Choosing the right accounting method for crypto taxes can significantly impact your capital gains. Compare FIFO, OPTI, and HIFO for US crypto taxes.

United States

10 Most Common Crypto Tax Questions: Discover the Answers

Get answers to the 10 most common crypto tax questions: how crypto taxes work, reporting requirements, and legal ways to minimize your tax burden.

United States

How much taxes do you pay on crypto?

Crypto taxes depend on your trades and holdings, with capital gains taxes on sales and ordinary income taxes on earned crypto. Understanding short- and long-term tax rates is key to ensuring compliance.

United States

Are the new crypto tax rules in the US delayed for investors?

The IRS delayed new crypto broker reporting rules from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 2021. Learn what this means for crypto investors in the US.

United States

Crypto taxes 2020: Understanding the IRS new guides and letters

New 2020 IRS crypto tax guidance covers airdrops, capital gains methods, and the Form 1040 crypto question. Learn about warning letters and filing steps.

United States

It's Not on the SEC to Change 90 Years of Securities Laws

SEC Chair Clayton confirms crypto like Bitcoin isn't a security, but the SEC won't rewrite 90 years of law for utility tokens — change must come from lawmakers.

United States

Tax Implications of Getting Paid in Bitcoin

Learn the tax implications of getting paid in Bitcoin—reporting requirements for employees, freelancers, and bonus recipients, plus capital gains planning.

United States

Is wrapping crypto taxable?

Wrapping crypto, such as converting Bitcoin into Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC), is considered a taxable event in the US, as it's treated like a crypto-to-crypto trade and subject to capital gains tax. While the value of wrapped tokens often mirrors their original form, any profit or loss must still be reported.

United States

How are rebase token protocols taxed?

Rebase token ecosystems like OlympusDAO are emerging, offering outstanding rewards, but how are they taxed? Learn about the tax implications of purchasing rebase tokens, staking rewards, and rug pull losses in the US.

United States

The Tax Guide to Crypto Loans

Learn how crypto loans are taxed in the US. Explore crypto-backed loan mechanics, taxable events, and a step-by-step real-life simulation.

United States

5 Ways Hard Forks Impacts Your Crypto Taxes

Learn how hard forks impact crypto taxes in the US, UK, Germany, and Singapore. Understand taxable events and reporting requirements for hard fork rewards.

United States

Do you pay taxes when trading stablecoins?

Learn if trading stablecoins is taxable in the US. Crypto-to-stablecoin trades trigger capital gains taxes — discover how to calculate and report them correctly.

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