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Italy increases Bitcoin capital gains to 42%

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Giancarlo Giorgetti, Italian Minister of Economy and Finance | Credit: Quirinale + Palazzo Chigi/Youtube

Italy has announced a decision to raise the Bitcoin capital gains tax from 26% to 42%. This move is part of broader measures by the Italian government to fund election promises and reduce the country's fiscal deficit.

"A worse decision could not have been made," said Cryptonomist, Crypto Educator. "Those with significant capital move residence elsewhere and pay less tax elsewhere, which is now nimbly and easily done. This brings even less tax revenue to italy. Those with small capital lose what little incentive they already had to declare, because it is more convenient for them to risk the penalties than to have almost half the profit eaten up with certainty."

On October 18, 2024, Italy revealed its intention to increase the capital gains tax on Bitcoin, sparking concerns among cryptocurrency investors and market participants. The timing of this tax hike coincides with the European Union's preparation to implement its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which aims to standardize cryptocurrency regulations across EU member states.

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Currently, Italy imposes a 26% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency holdings over €2,000, treating profits from crypto trades as "miscellaneous income." The proposed increase to 42% significantly raises the financial burden on traders and investors, affecting activities such as converting crypto assets to euros, trading non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and purchasing goods with cryptocurrencies. Additionally, mining and NFT sales may face income tax rates of up to 43%.

As the EU prepares to roll out its MiCA framework aimed at harmonizing cryptocurrency regulations across member states, Italy’s aggressive tax policies stand in contrast to the more balanced regulatory approach anticipated under MiCA. While the EU’s regulations are expected to focus on transparency and consumer protection, Italy’s punitive tax regime could dissuade entrepreneurs and investors from participating in the country's fintech sector.

According to Tax Foundation Europe, Italy’s proposed increase in the capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies from 26% to 42% is set to make it the highest in Europe, aligning with Denmark’s rate of 42%.

Tax Foundation Europe reports that other European countries, such as Germany and Spain, impose rates between 26.4% and 28%, with France at 34%. Notably, Switzerland has a 0% tax on crypto gains, making it an attractive destination for investors fleeing high-tax environments.

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