Crypto Holders Face £300 HMRC Fine Under New 2026 Reporting Rules

HomeNews* New rules require crypto holders in the UK to provide personal details to service providers starting January 2026.

• Non-compliance may result in a fine of about $380 (using current exchange rates) from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
• HMRC aims to identify users who fail to pay taxes on crypto profits, expecting up to $400 million in recovered tax revenue by April 2030.
• Crypto service providers must report user information and may also face penalties if they fail to comply.
• Taxes may apply to profits from selling, exchanging, or earning cryptocurrency through various activities. Starting in January 2026, people who own cryptocurrency in the UK must give service providers their personal details to comply with new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) rules. The requirement covers assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin. This move aims to ensure all users pay the correct taxes on crypto profits.

• Advertisement - Those who do not provide the required information could face fines of about $380. According to HMRC, this measure is part of a larger effort to curb tax evasion and could raise up to $400 million for public funds by April 2030. James Murray, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, stated the changes are meant to ensure “everyone pays their fair share,” helping to support vital public services.

Crypto service providers must collect specific details from their users. This includes name, address, date of birth, tax residence, national insurance number (or tax reference), and a summary of crypto transactions. Service providers who fail to submit accurate or complete reports face a potential penalty of $380 per user.

According to Jonathan Athow, HMRC’s director general for customer strategy and tax design, “Importantly, this isn’t a new tax – if you make a profit when you sell, swap or transfer your crypto, tax may already be due. These new reporting requirements will give us the information to help people get their tax affairs right.” He encouraged cryptoasset users to review the information they need to provide and take action to avoid future penalties.

The reporting scheme is called the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework. Profits from selling or exchanging cryptocurrencies may be subject to capital gains tax. For digital assets received through employment, mining, staking, or lending, income tax and national insurance may apply.

People who are unsure about their tax responsibilities can check guidance or report unpaid tax through GOV.UK. Full details about cryptoasset rules for UK taxpayers are also provided on the official government site.

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