30 Sep 2026
Summ partners with Stake to power crypto tax reporting for Stake Super
Stake Super members can hold crypto in their SMSF, with tax reporting powered by Summ. Here is what the partnership means for you.
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29 Sep 2026
Buying your first crypto in 2026? The proposed tax changes matter less to you than to anyone else
The proposed CGT changes have dominated crypto media for months. For first-time investors, the practical impact is smaller than the headlines suggest. Here is what actually applies if you are buying your first crypto in 2026.
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29 Sep 2026
CoinSpot Tax Guide: The Complete 2026 Guide
How CoinSpot crypto is taxed in Australia for 2026. Every sale, swap, Earn reward and bundle explained, plus how to import your history into Summ for an ATO-ready report.
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29 Sep 2026
How Are ETFs Taxed in Australia?
How ETFs are taxed in Australia, including distributions, capital gains, and the annual tax statement and cost base adjustments that catch investors out.
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29 Sep 2026
How Is DeFi Taxed in Australia?
How DeFi is taxed in Australia, including lending, liquidity pools, wrapping and yield rewards, and why many DeFi actions are disposals.
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29 Sep 2026
Independent Reserve Tax Guide: The Complete 2026 Guide
How Independent Reserve crypto is taxed in Australia for 2026. Every sale, swap and reward explained, plus how to import your history into Summ for an ATO-ready report.
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29 Sep 2026
NFT taxes in Australia: complete guide 2026
How the ATO taxes NFTs in Australia for FY2026. CGT events, investor vs creator rules, the 50% discount, minting, GST, stablecoin traps, record keeping, and CARF changes from 2027.
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28 Sep 2026
Your AMMA statement, explained
What each line of your AMMA statement means, where it goes in your tax return, and the cost base adjustment that changes the tax on every future sale.
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28 Sep 2026
How corporate actions affect your tax in Australia
Splits, mergers, demergers and DRPs change your shares without a trade. Here's what each one generally means for your tax in Australia, and how Summ handles them.
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28 Sep 2026
What happens to your shares when a company changes its ticker?
Same company, new code. What a ticker change generally means for your cost base and CGT in Australia, and how Summ carries your holding across automatically.
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10 Sep 2026
Wrapping ETH into WETH is a CGT event: the ATO's draft view in TD 2026/D2
TD 2026/D2, the ATO's draft determination published 19 August 2026, treats wrapping and unwrapping crypto like ETH into WETH as separate CGT events.
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10 Sep 2026
Are airdrops taxed in Australia? Inside the ATO's draft ruling TR 2026/D1
TR 2026/D1, the ATO's draft ruling published 19 August 2026, explains when airdropped crypto is taxed as income, when it isn't, and how your cost base is set.
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10 Sep 2026
ATO draft rulings on airdrops and wrapped tokens
The ATO's draft rulings TR 2026/D1 and TD 2026/D2, published 19 August 2026, cover how airdrops and wrapping ETH into WETH are taxed for Australian investors.
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24 Aug 2026
How to do your Cointree crypto tax in one click
Cointree has run since 2013, so many users have years of parcels to account for. How the new SSO connection to Summ handles a long history, and the 30% first-year discount.
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24 Aug 2026
Do You Pay Tax on Crypto You Haven't Sold?
In Australia you do not pay CGT on crypto you are still holding, but staking and airdrops can be taxable even before you sell. Here is the difference.
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24 Aug 2026
Do You Pay Tax on Shares If You Don't Sell?
In Australia you do not pay capital gains tax on shares you have not sold, but dividends are still taxable. Here is the difference explained.
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24 Aug 2026
Making better crypto decisions in a market built for noise
Crypto investors have never had more information, but more information has not made decisions easier. What useful research looks like, and how to test your own thinking.
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24 Aug 2026
Stake Tax Guide: The Complete 2026 Guide
How Stake shares are taxed in Australia for 2026. US shares, the W-8BEN, withholding tax, currency conversion and ASX franking explained, plus how to import into Summ.
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21 Aug 2026
ATO Data Matching Explained
The ATO runs a crypto data-matching program using exchange data. Here is what it collects, how it is used, and why accurate reporting matters.
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21 Aug 2026
OKX Tax Guide: The Complete 2026 Guide
How OKX crypto is taxed for Australian investors in 2026. Spot, Earn, futures and the Web3 wallet explained, why offshore is not untaxed, and how to import into Summ.
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20 Aug 2026
CoinJar Tax in Australia: The Complete 2026 ATO Guide
How CoinJar crypto is taxed in Australia for 2026. Every disposal is a CGT event, plus Card, Bundles and CoinJar Exchange gotchas, and how to file an ATO-ready report with Summ.
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20 Aug 2026
Connect Swyftx to Summ: one-click crypto tax with SSO
Connect Swyftx to Summ in one click with SSO — no API keys, no CSVs. Your data and 30% first-year discount are applied automatically.
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19 Aug 2026
Do You Pay Tax When You Buy Crypto in Australia?
Buying crypto with AUD is not a taxable event in Australia. Learn what sets your cost base and which disposals, including crypto-to-crypto, do trigger tax.
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17 Aug 2026
SelfWealth Tax Guide: The Complete 2026 Guide
How SelfWealth shares are taxed in Australia for 2026. CGT, franking credits, US shares and the W-8BEN explained, plus how to import your history into Summ.
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17 Aug 2026
Tax on US and International Shares for Australian Investors
How US and international shares are taxed for Australian investors, including foreign dividends, US withholding tax, the W-8BEN and foreign income tax offsets.
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14 Aug 2026
Binance Tax Guide: The Complete 2026 Guide
How Binance crypto is taxed for Australian investors in 2026. Spot, Earn, futures and margin explained, plus how to import your history into Summ for an ATO-ready report.
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13 Aug 2026
The most under-explained part of the proposed CGT changes
The proposed CGT changes include a 30% minimum tax rate on net capital gains. Coverage has lumped it in with the discount removal. It deserves its own treatment because it is structurally novel.
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12 Aug 2026
Can You Get Franking Credits Refunded in Australia?
Excess franking credits can be refunded to Australian investors on lower tax rates. Here is how franking credit refunds work and who benefits most.
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12 Aug 2026
Coinbase Tax Guide: The Complete 2026 Guide
How Coinbase crypto is taxed for Australian investors in 2026. Simple trades, Advanced Trade, Earn and Coinbase Wallet explained, plus how to import into Summ.
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11 Aug 2026
The ATO Knows About Your Crypto: What's New for FY26
The ATO's crypto data-matching program covers up to 1.2 million Australians a year. New 2026 licensing rules just made exchange reporting structural. Here's what's changed.
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10 Aug 2026
Pearler Tax Guide: The Complete 2026 Guide
How Pearler shares and ETFs are taxed in Australia for 2026. CGT, franking credits, DRPs and ETF distributions explained, plus how to import into Summ.
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7 Aug 2026
Swyftx Tax Guide: The Complete 2026 Guide
How Swyftx crypto is taxed in Australia for 2026. Every sale, swap and Earn reward explained, plus one-click SSO import into Summ for an ATO-ready report.
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5 Aug 2026
How to Calculate Tax on Shares in Australia
A plain-English guide to how shares are taxed in Australia, covering capital gains, the 50% CGT discount, dividends and franking credits.
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3 Aug 2026
How the ATO knows about your crypto (Data-matching explained)
The ATO runs a crypto data-matching program that pulls records from Australian exchanges. Here is what it sees, what it can't, and what to do about it.
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30 Jul 2026
Cointree Tax Guide: The Complete 2026 Guide
How Cointree crypto is taxed in Australia for 2026. Sales, swaps, recurring buys and rewards explained, plus how to import your history into Summ.
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28 Jul 2026
How Are Dividends Taxed in Australia?
How dividends and franking credits are taxed in Australia, including grossing up, a worked example, and how reinvested dividends are treated.
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22 Jul 2026
Do You Pay Capital Gains Tax on Shares in Australia?
When do you pay CGT on shares in Australia? A clear guide to disposals, the 50% CGT discount, capital losses and reinvested dividends.
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15 Jul 2026
Do You Pay Taxes When You Transfer USDC Between Wallets?
Moving USDC between your own wallets usually isn't taxable, but swaps, spending and missing records can be. Here is when USDC transfers trigger tax.
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15 Jul 2026
Tax Clarity for the Way You Actually use Crypto
We're excited to announce a partnership with XPlace, Solana's first true crypto credit card.
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14 Jul 2026
Product Update: Stocks have landed in Summ. See your crypto and shares in one place
Summ now supports shares and ETFs alongside crypto for Australian investors. Track your whole portfolio in one place and file ATO-ready reports across both.
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8 Jul 2026
I got an email from the ATO about crypto. What now?
The ATO is emailing Australians about crypto bought or sold after 1 July 2025. What the email means, how to check it's real, and the exact steps to respond.
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8 Jul 2026
How to Calculate Stocks, Shares and Dividends Tax in Australia (FY25-26)
How Australian shares are taxed: capital gains when you sell, income on dividends. Work out what you owe, and handle DRP parcels and franking credits.
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6 Jul 2026
CGT Is Changing: What Australian Investors Need to Know for FY2026-27
The 2026-27 Budget proposes replacing the 50% CGT discount with inflation indexation from 1 July 2027. What's proposed, who's affected, what to do now.
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5 Jul 2026
How to Do Your Crypto and Stocks Tax in Australia (In One Place)
Shares and crypto are both CGT assets and land in the same net calculation. How to do both in one place and lodge one ATO-ready report.
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2 Jul 2026
Disposing of crypto: CGT, swaps, losses and the 50% discount
Every crypto disposal is a CGT event in Australia. What counts as a disposal, how gains and losses are calculated, and how the 50% CGT discount works for FY 2025-26.
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2 Jul 2026
KuCoin Tax Guide: The Complete 2026 Guide
How KuCoin crypto is taxed for Australian investors in 2026. Spot, Earn, futures and margin explained, why offshore is not untaxed, and how to import into Summ.
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1 Jul 2026
CARF is coming: Australia's new crypto reporting framework
The OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework is on its way to Australia. What CARF is, when it's expected to start, and what it means for your crypto tax records.
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30 Jun 2026
Staking, wrapped tokens and DeFi: the ATO's tax rules explained
The ATO has published positions on staking rewards, wrapped tokens and DeFi. What the current rules say for FY 2025-26 and what they mean for your tax return.
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29 Jun 2026
Using crypto: DeFi, wrapped tokens and personal use
Spending crypto, wrapping tokens and using DeFi all have tax consequences in Australia. How the ATO treats each, and when the personal use asset exemption actually applies.
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22 Jun 2026
Why micro-investing makes your crypto tax return a lot less scary
Small, regular crypto buys you simply hold usually mean fewer CGT events and a far simpler Australian tax return. Here's what you still need to track, and why.
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19 Jun 2026
Acquiring crypto: airdrops, staking, gifts and more
Airdrops, staking rewards, gifts and getting paid in crypto are all taxed differently in Australia. Here's what the ATO expects — and the records to keep.
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19 Jun 2026
How the proposed CGT changes interact with crypto in self-managed super
Self-managed super funds operate under a different CGT discount rate and different rules. The proposed changes affect SMSF crypto holdings in ways the headline coverage does not capture.
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15 Jun 2026
The Best CoinTracking Alternatives for 2026
Looking for CoinTracking alternatives? Compare the best crypto tax software in Australia including Summ, Syla and more. Features ATO compliance & DeFi support.
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12 Jun 2026
The Best Koinly Alternatives for 2026
Looking for Koinly alternatives? Compare the best crypto tax software in Australia including Summ that features ATO compliance & extensive integrations.
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3 Jun 2026
The 50% CGT discount on crypto in Australia (and why 30 June matters)
Hold crypto over 12 months and individuals can halve the taxable gain. How the ATO 50% CGT discount works, investor vs trader, and 30 June timing.
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3 Jun 2026
Crypto-to-Crypto Swaps Are a CGT Event in Australia
Swapping one crypto for another is a CGT event under ATO rules, even without cashing out. Here is how to work out the gain and keep records.
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1 Jun 2026
NFTs and stablecoins: how the ATO taxes them in Australia
The ATO's tax treatment of NFTs and stablecoins in Australia. Covers CGT on NFT sales and trades, stablecoin disposals, and the misconception that stablecoins are tax-free to swap.
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28 May 2026
What the proposed CGT changes mean for active crypto traders
Active crypto traders operate under a different tax reality than long-term investors. The proposed CGT changes affect them less than the headlines suggest, but the structural questions are more complex.
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25 May 2026
Crypto Margin Trading Tax in Australia: What the ATO Actually Says
The ATO has not issued crypto derivative-specific guidance. Here's how to apply the general framework to margin, perpetuals, and futures for FY26 in Australia.
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21 May 2026
Essential tax resources for Aussie crypto users
We’ve got Aussie crypto users covered with all the resources they need for tax time. Check out our blog post for more info.
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20 May 2026
Crypto and capital gains tax in Australia: what you need to know
How capital gains tax applies to cryptocurrency in Australia. Covers CGT events, cost base, capital losses, the 50% discount and how to report crypto gains to the ATO.
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18 May 2026
Crypto record keeping: what the ATO requires and how CARF changes things
What records Australian crypto investors must keep, how the ATO's data matching program works, and what changes when CARF takes effect in January 2027.
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12 May 2026
4 crypto tax tips for Australians 2026
EOFY is weeks away. Here are four things Australian crypto investors should do now — sync wallets, review transactions, harvest losses, and check the CGT discount.
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5 May 2026
Buying property without selling your Bitcoin: a new strategy for Australian investors
Australian crypto investors can now access property without triggering a CGT event. Here's how crypto-backed home loans work, who they suit, and what to watch out for.
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4 May 2026
The EOFY 2026 crypto tax checklist
A complete EOFY checklist for Australian crypto investors: transaction data, 12-month discount, tax loss harvesting, cost bases, staking income and when to generate your report.
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29 Apr 2026
5 things to do before EOFY in Australia
Five things Australian crypto investors should do before June 30, 2026. Covers data gathering, the 50% CGT discount, tax loss harvesting, and generating your tax report.
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22 Apr 2026
How to get your crypto ready for tax season in Australia
A step-by-step guide for Australian crypto investors on getting ready for EOFY 2026. Covers data gathering, taxable events, cost bases, and using Summ.
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2 Apr 2026
The Crypto Neobank You Need Isn't What You Think
Most crypto neobanks are custodied fintech in disguise. Here's what a real Bitcoin onchain neobank looks like, and why the difference matters to your tax position.
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12 Mar 2026
Product Update: Kalshi, MegaETH, CoinRabbit, Bittensor, and WhiteBIT support now live
Summ adds support for Kalshi, MegaETH, CoinRabbit, and WhiteBIT. Import your trades via API or CSV and automatically calculate your crypto tax gains and losses across the platforms.
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19 Jan 2026
Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy Explained: A Tax-Efficient Way to Use Capital
The Buy, Borrow, Die approach has long been used in traditional finance to preserve wealth, optimize taxes, and maintain exposure to appreciating assets.
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19 Jan 2026
Product Update: Polymarket and Monad support now live
Summ now supports Polymarket and Monad. Import your betting and transaction data via wallet address or CSV for complete tax reporting.
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14 Jan 2026
Summ Partners with CoinRabbit to Support Accurate Crypto Tax Reporting
We’re proud to announce our new partnership with CoinRabbit, a crypto asset management platform with loan, earn, trade and save services.
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23 Dec 2025
Feature Spotlight: Lock Periods
Lock Periods lets you freeze past tax years while safely optimizing current ones. Lock historical data, experiment with accounting methods, and improve tax outcomes without risking previously filed reports.
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18 Dec 2025
Product Update: Aster DEX and Sei support now live
Summ now supports Aster DEX and the Sei network, letting you import perp, spot, and on-chain transactions via API, wallet address, or CSV to simplify crypto tax reporting and reduce manual tracking.
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8 Dec 2025
Product Update: Spam Filtering
Our new spam center gives you control over any crypto spam currencies that slip through automated detection. Mark entire currencies as spam in one click, manage all spam controls centrally, and maintain clean transaction data for precise reports.
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17 Oct 2025
Big News: Crypto Tax Calculator has rebranded to Summ
Crypto Tax Calculator has rebranding to Summ.
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10 Oct 2025
How is Bridging Crypto Taxed?
Wondering about the tax implications of bridging your crypto assets? We explain two possible tax treatments for US taxpayers.
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10 Oct 2025
How is crypto gambling taxed?
Everything you need to know about crypto gambling and its possible tax implications.
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25 Jul 2025
Announcing Our New Partnership with Bybit
We're proud to announce our exciting partnership with Bybit, delivering a crypto tax solution tailored to Bybit’s global community of users.
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25 Jul 2025
How the ATO knows you've traded crypto
The ATO's crypto data-matching program collects exchange data on up to 1.2 million Australians a year. Here's how it tracks crypto and what to do if you're behind.
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14 Jul 2025
Bitcoin Is Not Tax-Free in Australia: What the Recent Court Case Really Means
Bitcon is not tax free in Australia
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26 Mar 2025
What the Australian Government’s Crypto Tax Response Means for You
The Australian Government released its response to the Board of Taxation’s review into how cryptocurrency is taxed. Here’s what that means for Australians.
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7 Mar 2025
MetaMask selects Summ as official embedded tax solution
We’re thrilled to announce that from today, Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator) is available from directly within the MetaMask Portfolio.
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31 Jan 2025
How Crypto Margin Trading Is Taxed
Wondering what crypto margin trading is, or how it might affect your tax obligations? Our blog deciphers it all for you.
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30 Aug 2024
How to Report Crypto Taxes with ATO myTax 2024
A complete step-by-step guide to filing your crypto taxes with the ATO through myTax using Crypto Tax Calculator's ATO myTax report.
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19 Jun 2024
4 Crypto Tax Tips for Australians 2024
As the Australian tax season approaches, make sure you’re prepared by following our 4 crypto tax tips.
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15 May 2024
ATO Tells Exchanges To Hand Over Crypto Investors’ Data
What does the ATO's latest update mean for you?
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18 Mar 2024
MetaMask Partners with Summ
MetaMask Partners with Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator) - The easiest way to file your MetaMask taxes.
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2 Feb 2024
Can the ATO Track Crypto Transactions?
There's a common belief that when you're dealing with cryptocurrencies, you're navigating through a shadowy realm where…
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4 Jan 2024
Summ and Coinbase Join Forces to Simplify Your Crypto Journey
Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator) is thrilled to announce a global partnership with Coinbase, one of the world’s cryptocurrency exchange giants.
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2 Jan 2024
How are airdrops taxed?
Wondering about the tax implications of receiving a crypto airdrop? We explain how airdrops are treated as income when received, and then capital gains once sold.
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20 Nov 2023
What you need to prepare for the AU tax season
With the ATO approaching the 2021 tax return season with a renewed focus on cryptocurrency users, it’s more important…
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20 Nov 2023
Tax Loss Harvesting in Crypto
How to use your crypto losses to offset your gains with tax loss harvesting
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26 Oct 2023
Product Update - 31st August
At Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator), we are constantly working on improving our product so you can have the best experience at tax time. Check out our blog for the latest product updates.
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26 Oct 2023
What is a read-only API?
Everything you need to know about read-only APIs.
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21 Sep 2023
Security Update
Security update
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19 Sep 2023
A Quick Tax Guide For Crypto Lending
The crypto lending space is one of the most consistently profitable areas in the space at the moment. Unfortunately, because it is so new people have been struggling to keep up with the tax implications of individual trades and platforms. Here is a short g
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19 Sep 2023
Is buying crypto taxable?
Wondering about the tax implications of buying crypto? We’ve got the answers for you in our blog.
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19 Sep 2023
Can the ATO track crypto transactions?
Introduction With so much talk about decentralization being interlinked with the concept of crypto, many users are under…
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19 Sep 2023
Can I claim losses on my Celsius assets?
Stay up to date with the latest crypto tax regulations, alongside detailed product tutorials and advice from industry-leading tax professionals.
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19 Sep 2023
Crypto Income - How is it taxed?
Learn everything you need to know about different ways of earning crypto income, and the tax implications of doing so in our blog.
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19 Sep 2023
What is a fractionalized NFT?
Everything you need to know about fractionalized NFTs and their possible tax implications.
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19 Sep 2023
Staking with NFTs
Everything you need to know about staking with NFTs and its possible tax implications.
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19 Sep 2023
Does moving to ETH 2.0 have tax implications?
Wondering whether the Ethereum Merge will impact your tax obligations? We give you all the possibilities in our blog.
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19 Sep 2023
Is my FTX loss tax deductible?
Stay up to date with the latest crypto tax regulations, alongside detailed product tutorials and advice from industry-leading tax professionals.
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19 Sep 2023
Lost, Stolen or Hacked Crypto - Tax Implications
Are you someone who has unfortunately had crypto stolen or hacked, or maybe you just lost access to it? Learn the tax implications in our blog article.
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19 Sep 2023
How are NFT airdrops taxed?
Stay up to date with the latest crypto tax regulations, alongside detailed product tutorials and advice from industry-leading tax professionals.
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19 Sep 2023
What is an NFT?
Confused about what an NFT is, or how to deal with your NFT transactions when tax time is looming? Read our latest guide for more information.
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19 Sep 2023
Ethereum 2.0 Staking Reward Tax
What is Ethereum 2.0 Ethereum is one of the most popular and successful blockchains, with programming capabilities that…
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6 Sep 2023
Security Alert
Security alert
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18 Jul 2023
Is Crypto Staking Taxed in Australia?
Is Crypto Staking Taxed in Australia? Navigating the world of cryptocurrency can sometimes feel like deciphering a new…
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22 May 2023
Product update - 22nd June 2022
At Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator), we are constantly working on improving our product so you can have the best experience at tax time. Check out our blog for the latest product updates.
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19 May 2023
The Daily Gwei Crypto Tax AMA
We did an AMA to help users understand tax consequences for cryptocurrency transactions.
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19 May 2023
Summ 2.0
Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator)'s latest software update introduces a suite of improvements to help you calculate your crypto taxes. Introducing advanced support for on-chain and DeFi transacitons, 100 new exchanges and a redesigned UI.
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31 Mar 2023
What is a crypto ETF?
Everything you need to know about crypto ETFs and their possible tax implications.
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31 Mar 2023
Why Tax Laws Still Apply To Crypto Gaming
Even though they appear not to be financial instruments crypto gaming tokens are currently included in government crypto tax regulations. Until the government implements more comprehensive crypto tax laws the existing framework will have to be applied to c
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31 Mar 2023
What does a crypto tax audit look like?
Stay up to date with the latest crypto tax regulations, alongside detailed product tutorials and advice from industry-leading tax professionals.
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31 Mar 2023
What is an impermanent loss?
Everything you need to know about impermanent losses and their possible tax implications.
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31 Mar 2023
Is transferring crypto taxable?
Wondering about the tax implications of transferring your crypto assets? We’ve got the answers for you in our blog.
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31 Mar 2023
What is a utility token?
Everything you need to know about utility tokens and their possible tax implications. Learn more now.
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31 Mar 2023
Summ announces funding round
Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator) is proud to announce their seed funding round, led by AirTree Ventures
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31 Mar 2023
Eminence Finance - The DeFi hack of the year
The crypto world was rocked today, in a few hours a tweet launched one of the fastest growing cryptos only for it to come crashing down. Over $15 million was stolen in under a day. Here is everything you need to know about the rise and fall of Eminence Fin
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31 Mar 2023
A Guide To Furucombo
Furucombo helps traders new to the DeFi space get the opportunities available without having to understand the complex protocols. This guide to Furucombo helps beginners through the process and provides details as to what you can do with the platform. It a
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31 Mar 2023
The Guide to TokenSets
TokenSets are an interesting new concept and can provide many great trading and investing opportunities. This guide to TokenSets will provide an introduction into how you can use the different sets to your advantage and what pitfalls you should look out fo
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31 Mar 2023
Hard forks - what are their tax implications?
Wondering about the tax implications of a hard fork? We’ve got the answers for you in our blog.
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31 Mar 2023
Why You Still Owe Tax On Monero
Monero is known for its privacy and anonymity, this can make it seem perfect to hide illegal activities and even evade tax. However, this can be a huge risk and this tax guide will go into why using Monero isn't a good idea and how you should be reporting
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31 Mar 2023
New airdrop tax guidance in Australia
Everything you need to know about the ATO’s latest update to airdrop tax guidance. Learn more now.
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31 Mar 2023
Product update - 6th June 2022
At Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator), we are constantly working on improving our product so you can have the best experience at tax time. Check out our blog for the latest product updates.
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31 Mar 2023
Product update - 13th May 2022
At Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator), we are constantly working on improving our product so you can have the best experience at tax time. Check out our blog for the latest product updates.
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31 Mar 2023
Product update - 18th May 2022
At Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator), we are constantly working on improving our product so you can have the best experience at tax time. Check out our blog for the latest product updates.
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31 Mar 2023
Product update - 23rd May 2022
At Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator), we are constantly working on improving our product so you can have the best experience at tax time. Check out our blog for the latest product updates.
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31 Mar 2023
How to survive in a crypto bear market
Read this article to understand the different strategies you can apply in a crypto bear market.
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31 Mar 2023
Top 4 crypto tax mistakes
Wondering about the most common mistakes people make when trying to do their crypto tax? We’ve got the answers for you in our blog, so you can avoid ending up in the same sticky situations.
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31 Mar 2023
The top tax-friendly countries for crypto
Wondering whether you should pack up and move house to a country with crypto-friendly tax laws? We explore your options in our blog.
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31 Mar 2023
Are unrealized crypto gains taxable?
Everything you need to know about unrealized crypto gains and their possible tax implications.
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31 Mar 2023
Latest Developments - AU Crypto Tax
Wondering what’s been in the works since the last Australian tax season in regards to crypto tax? Check out our blog to learn more.
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31 Mar 2023
YFI Tax Guide
Everyone has heard of YFI recently but few are familiar with the tax implications of holding YFI. The DeFi space is so new there are different tax scenarios depending on how and when you acquired your YFI. Here is a brief YFI tax guide to help you with the
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28 Mar 2023
Crypto and SMSFs in Australia
Everything you need to know about the relationship between crypto and SMSFs in Australia. Learn more now.
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9 Feb 2023
Product update - 19 July 2022
At Summ (formerly Crypto Tax Calculator), we are constantly working on improving our product so you can have the best experience at tax time. Check out our blog for the latest product updates.
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19 Aug 2022
What is an ERC-1155
Wondering about the tax implications of trading ERC 1155s? We’ve got the answers for you in our blog.
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11 Aug 2022
How to submit your crypto taxes on MyTax
Wondering how to correctly submit your crypto taxes on MyTax for the ATO? We show you exactly how in our blog.
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3 Aug 2022
How are DAOs taxed?
Stay up to date with the latest crypto tax regulations, alongside detailed product tutorials and advice from industry-leading tax professionals.
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6 May 2022
Are Wrapped Tokens Taxed?
Wrapped tokens becoming increasingly popular as cross-chain activity grows. We walk you through the possible tax implications of wrapping tokens in this article.
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27 Apr 2022
What are Play to Earn games, and are they taxed?
Wondering what play to earn games are, and their potential tax implications? Read this article to find out more.
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6 Oct 2026
The Best Portfolio Tracker in Australia for 2026
We compare the best portfolio trackers in Australia for 2026. Summ, Sharesight and Navexa reviewed on tracking, ATO tax reporting, crypto support and pricing.
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21 Jul 2026
AU tax season FY25-26: what you need to know
Key dates, tips and FAQs for the FY25-26 Australian crypto tax season, so you can lodge an ATO-ready return before the 31 October deadline.
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21 Jul 2026
How to do your crypto taxes with Coinbase
A step-by-step guide to turning your Coinbase Australia history into an ATO-ready crypto tax report with Summ. Connect, review and lodge before 31 October.
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21 May 2026
Coinbase Tax in Australia: The Complete 2026 ATO Guide
Coinbase Australia is AUSTRAC-registered and AFSL-licensed, and shares user data with the ATO. Here's how to handle your Coinbase tax in Australia for FY26.
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18 May 2026
NFT Taxes in Australia - Complete Guide 2026
What are NFTs? Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are unique digital assets representing ownership or proof of authenticity of a…
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23 Mar 2026
Crypto tax in Australia: the definitive 2026 guide
Everything Australian crypto investors need to know about CGT, income tax, DeFi, staking, NFTs and CARF. Updated for FY2026 with the latest ATO guidance.
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28 Aug 2025
Liquidity Pools and LP tokens – How to calculate your taxes
A guide to liquidity pools, LP tokens and how to report them on your taxes.
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28 Aug 2025
DeFi Taxes in Australia - Complete Guide 2025
What is DeFi? Decentralised Finance, or DeFi, is a transformative sector within the blockchain space, aiming to recreate…
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15 Apr 2025
How to calculate your crypto capital gains tax in Australia
Learn how to calculate crypto capital gains tax in the U.S.A. with this step-by-step guide. Understand FIFO, LIFO, HIFO, and Specific ID methods to reduce your tax bill.
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11 Apr 2025
Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax
Learn how Bitcoin is taxed in the U.S., the difference between short and long-term capital gains, and how timing your sale can cut your crypto tax bill.
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11 Apr 2025
Bitcoin tax in Australia: the complete guide
How the ATO taxes Bitcoin in Australia: CGT on disposals, ordinary income on mining and staking, the 50% CGT discount, losses, and the wash-sale rule (TR 2008/1).
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3 Apr 2025
How to Report Crypto Taxes with ATO myTax 2025
Report your crypto taxes to the IRS with this step-by-step guide that includes important tips and ways to reduce your tax bill.
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22 Mar 2025
Is swapping crypto taxable in Australia?
Swapping one crypto for another is a CGT event in Australia. Here's how to work out the AUD gain or loss, including DeFi and stablecoin swaps, and the 50% CGT discount.
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21 Mar 2025
Are crypto losses tax deductible in Australia?
Crypto capital losses offset capital gains and carry forward indefinitely, but can't be deducted against salary. Here's how to claim crypto losses under ATO rules.
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19 Mar 2025
Can crypto losses offset share gains in Australia?
Capital losses are pooled across CGT assets, so crypto losses can offset share gains in Australia. Here's how it works, plus the ATO wash-sale rule (TR 2008/1).
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6 Mar 2025
Crypto Tax Guides 2025
A list of crypto tax guides for various countries around the world.
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28 Feb 2025
How to calculate tax on ETH gas fees
At the time of writing gas price is 180 Wei and to do a trade on Uniswap cost around $100 in ETH. This is a significant…
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21 Feb 2025
How to do your MetaMask taxes in 2026
A step-by-step walkthrough of everything you need to know about calculating your MetaMask crypto tax.
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28 Jun 2024
Understanding the ATO Cryptocurrency Prompt 2024
Welcome to the 2025 Financial Year, crypto enthusiasts. Nothing says new beginnings quite like a letter from the…
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23 Nov 2023
BGL Integration Guide
We are proud to announce that we’ve integrated with BGL, a trusted cloud-based SMSF management tool favoured by accountants.
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19 Sep 2023
Australia - Income and Capital Gains Tax Rates
The ATO has been vocal about their intention to crack down on Australian cryptocurrency users who are trying to avoid…
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19 May 2023
Inventory Methods for Cryptocurrency
Our senior tax advisor discusses the accounting methods - Last In, First Out, First In First Out and others, which can be applied for cryptocurrency transactions, and the ATO tax guidelines for traders and investors.
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19 May 2023
How to use this calculator
Summ is one of the simplest tax calculators on the market but the tax process is complicated no matter where you live. This guide breaks down the step by step process for getting your crypto taxes calculated as quickly as possible.
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14 Mar 2023
Rebase Tokens
A guide to the implications of rebase tokens such as OHM and TIME.
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31 Aug 2021
TaxScouts Crypto Tax Return
Summ is proud to support TaxScouts, a fast and effortless tax preparation tool in the United Kingdom. You can easily prepare a self-assessment tax return, and have it sorted by a certified accountant online. Follow these steps to get your
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12 Aug 2024
How are token airdrops taxed?
Discover how token airdrops are taxed with our comprehensive guide. Learn about the tax implications, reporting requirements, and strategies to manage your airdrop gains effectively.
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19 Sep 2023
A Guide To Borrowing Crypto
One of the new ideas in the crypto space in using your crypto as collateral to borrow money. Of course it's a little different to traditional loans so here's everything you need to know about borrowing crypto.
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19 Sep 2023
What are Smart Contracts
Struggling to understand what a smart contract is and how they work? We break it all down for you in this blog.
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19 Sep 2023
What is Mining
Struggling to understand crypto mining and its tax implications? We break it all down for you in this blog.
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19 Sep 2023
What is Staking
Staking has increased in popularity in the crypto world. We have detailed everything you need to know about staking and its tax consequences in this article.
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6 Jun 2023
Binance Australia Partners With Summ For Crypto Tax 101 Educational Video Series
Binance Australia has recently launched the video series Crypto Tax 101, with an aim to educate Australian Users about their tax obligations downunder.
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31 Mar 2023
Your 2023 Guide to Cryptocurrency Wallets: Beginners to Experts
A comprehensive guide to top cryptocurrency wallets in the market to safely store your assets. From hot digital wallets to hardware wallets, this guide will help users pick the most valuable wallet with features that meet your specific needs.
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31 Mar 2023
CEXs and DEXs - What's the difference?
Wondering what the difference is between a CEX and a DEX, and how that might impact your experience come tax time? Read our latest blog for all the information you need.
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31 Mar 2023
How to use a blockchain explorer
Struggling to understand what a blockchain explorer is and how to use one? We break it down for you in this blog.
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13 May 2026
Australia Set to Scrap 50% Capital Gains Tax Discount in Budget Overhaul
Australia is preparing to replace its long-standing 50% capital gains tax discount with an inflation-indexed system, a reform that would significantly increase the tax burden on long-term investors including cryptocurrency holders.
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