Japan taxes cryptocurrency as income with rates up to 55%, including an inhabitant tax.
The US taxes crypto as property, applying capital gains rates based on holding periods.
Both countries tax crypto transactions, but exempt certain activities like holding and gifting.
Japan and the United States have very different ways of taxing cryptocurrency. This article breaks down those differences, comparing tax rates, taxable events, and how each country classifies cryptocurrencies.
Japan’s National Tax Authority (NTA) classifies cryptocurrencies as miscellaneous income, while the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treats them as property. This fundamental difference leads to variations in how crypto-related activities are taxed.
Tax Rates and Taxable Events: A Closer Look
Let’s take a closer look at how these classifications translate into tax rates and taxable events in each country.
Japan classifies cryptocurrencies as miscellaneous income, according to the National Tax Authority (NTA). Crypto earnings are subject to progressive income tax, with rates ranging from 5% to 45%. An additional 10% inhabitant tax applies, bringing the total tax rat…
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