Important Dates for South Africa
Crypto Tax Season (2025-2026)
31
Oct
2026
Final deadline for most individual taxpayers to file their annual
return with SARS for the 2025 / 2026 tax year.
return with SARS for the 2025 / 2026 tax year.
26
Feb
2026
South Africa’s tax year for 2025 / 2026. All crypto gains and
income must be reported for this period.
income must be reported for this period.
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Built Specifically for South Africa Tax Regulations
Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
Crypto is treated as an intangible asset. Capital gains from disposals are included in taxable income after the annual R40,000 exclusion, and 40% of the net gain is included in taxable income for individuals, resulting in an effective CGT rate up to about 18% depending on your rate bracket.
Income Tax for Revenue Activities
If SARS classifies your crypto activity as trading, mining, staking rewards, referral earnings, or DeFi income as revenue in nature, it is taxed under income tax at marginal rates (up to 45%).
Tax‑Free Crypto Events
Buying crypto for fiat, simply holding crypto, and transferring between your own wallets (with no change in net value) are not taxable events.
Cost Basis Methods
FIFO and specific identification methods are commonly used to calculate cost basis, though SARS has not issued detailed prescriptive guidance.
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| Form | Who is this for? | What does this include? | View form |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITR12 - Individual Income Tax Return | All individual taxpayers reporting crypto capital gains and income | Annual income declaration including crypto | View |
| Annexure for Capital Gains | Attachment to ITR12 for CGT disclosures and calculations | Capital gains and losses | View |
| Provisional Tax Return (IRP6) | For provisional taxpayers reporting income during the year | Mining, professional trading, crypto services | View |
| Supporting Schedules / ACB Worksheets | Documentation of asset cost bases, disposals, and gains/losses | Certain staking and yield income | View |
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Frequently
asked questions
1. Is crypto taxable in South Africa?
Yes. Crypto is treated as an intangible asset and is taxed either under Capital Gains Tax or regular Income Tax depending on the nature of the transaction.
2. What tax rate applies on crypto gains?
Capital gains can have an effective rate up to about 18% after applying the annual R40,000 exclusion and 40% inclusion rate. Income tax can range up to 45% for revenue‑classified activities.
3. What crypto events are tax‑free?
Buying crypto, simply holding it, and transferring between your own wallets are typically not taxable.
4. How do I report crypto taxes?
Report them using the ITR12 with annexures for capital gains and associated income categories.
5. Are mining rewards taxable?
Yes. Rewards can be taxable as income under SARS rules and may also trigger further capital gains tax upon disposal.