Australian Tax Office says it can't rely on crypto users' own records

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) warns that cryptocurrency gains are not tax-free and clarifies that taxes apply even if holdings are not converted back to Australian dollars, countering common misconceptions among taxpayers.

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“Our main concern is that many taxpayers believe their cryptocurrency gains are tax-free or only taxable when the holdings are cashed back into Australian dollars,” said the ATO commissioner.

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