Finanzen: Keine Haltefrist mehr – Gesetzentwurf sieht Besteuerung von Kryptowerten ab 2027 vor
Bislang bleiben Gewinne aus Kryptowerten nach einer Haltefrist von zwölf Monaten steuerfrei. Das will Finanzminister Klingbeil nun ändern. Erträge sollen künftig wie Aktien besteuert werden.
Berlin - Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) plans to overhaul the taxation of cryptocurrencies. Gains from selling Bitcoin, Ether, and other cryptocurrencies will be subject to taxation in the future, regardless of the holding period. Starting next year, a dividend tax of 25 percent will apply, similar to shares, according to a draft bill obtained by the Handelsblatt.
The Finance Ministry anticipates a tax revenue of 160 million euros in 2028, which is expected to increase to 350 million euros by 2030. The regulation aims to change the status of cryptocurrencies, which are increasingly seen as a form of private investment and are bought, used, and sold on a growing market. The draft bill argues that this change is necessary as it would no longer grant cryptocurrencies a special status compared to other forms of income, such as those from stock market activities.
The Finance Ministry contends that it is unfair for hard-earned earnings and capital gains to be taxed, while profits from cryptocurrency speculation remain largely untaxed. Currently, gains from cryptocurrencies are generally tax-free after a one-year holding period. If sold within twelve months, profits must be taxed at the individual's personal income tax rate, such as the top rate of 42 percent.
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