As the use of cryptoassets continues to grow HMRC is warning people to check if they need to complete a self assessment tax return for the 2022/23 tax year to avoid potential penalties.
Anyone with cryptoassets should declare any income or gains above the tax-free allowance on a tax return.
Tax may be due when a person:
Sells or exchanges cryptoassets, including:
Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC's Director General for Customer Services, said:
'People sometimes forget that information about crypto-related income and gains need to be included in their tax return. Some people affected may not have had to do a tax return before, so it is important people check.'
Internet link: HMRC press release
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