Data as of Q3 2026
Bitcoin tax in Austria
Bitcoin tax in Austria as of Q3 2026: 27.5% KESt (capital gains tax). Exemption: Gains tax-free after a 1-year holding period (private investors). Filing: Annual tax return. Staking and lending rewards are taxed when received, not when sold. Indicative 2026 overview, not tax advice.
🇦🇹 Austria is one of the 13 EU countries in the Virtuse Tax module. The figures below are taken from that module as of Q3 2026.
Rates and filing
| Field | As of Q3 2026 |
|---|---|
| Gain tax | 27.5% KESt (capital gains tax) |
| Exemption | Gains tax-free after a 1-year holding period (private investors) |
| Filing | Annual tax return |
| Note | Staking and lending rewards are taxed when received, not when sold. |
What usually creates a taxable event
Staking and lending rewards are taxed when received, not when sold. Buying bitcoin is not treated as a disposal in this overview; check local rules before you spend, swap, gift or lend coins.
Nearby country guides
- Bitcoin tax in Germany
- Bitcoin tax in Czechia
- Bitcoin tax in Slovakia
- Bitcoin tax in Hungary
- Bitcoin tax in Slovenia
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FAQ
What is the bitcoin tax rate in Austria?
As of Q3 2026, bitcoin gains in Austria are taxed as follows: 27.5% KESt (capital gains tax). This is an indicative 2026 overview, not tax advice.
Is there a holding-period exemption in Austria?
Gains tax-free after a 1-year holding period (private investors). Confirm the current year’s rules with a local advisor before you file.
How do you file bitcoin taxes in Austria?
Annual tax return. Staking and lending rewards are taxed when received, not when sold.
Does Virtuse hold my bitcoin or file my tax return?
No. Virtuse never holds your keys. KYC and onboarding happen on each partner’s regulated platform. Use the Tax & Inheritance Agent to compare the 13-country overview, then file with a qualified advisor.
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