Taxes: Ministry of Finance plans new taxation of cryptocurrencies from 2027
So far, gains from cryptocurrencies can usually remain tax-free after a holding period of twelve months. According to a media report, this could change soon.
The German government plans to reform the taxation of cryptocurrencies. A draft proposal from the Finance Ministry, led by the SPD, suggests that gains from selling cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether will be taxable regardless of how long they were held, if acquired after December 31, 2026. The new rules, set to take effect on January 1, 2027, would impose a 25% flat tax and require automatic tax deductions by crypto service providers starting January 1, 2028. The changes would not apply to cryptocurrencies acquired before January 1, 2027.
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