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Crypto tax in Ireland

Crypto in Ireland is taxed as a capital gain.

Treatment
taxed as a capital gain
Long-term
Still taxed
Headline rate
33%

For an individual relocating to Ireland, typical investment‑style crypto disposals are taxed as capital gains at 33% (after a small annual allowance), with no reduced or exempt rate for long-term holdings.

“There are no special tax rules for cryptocurrencies or crypto-assets. Please see Taxation of crypto-asset transactions for guidance on the tax treatment.” Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revenue, Ireland)

Reflects the treatment of an individual's crypto disposals. Estimate — confirm against the linked source. See methodology.