Finance & Irish taxes · Calculator companion · By K Imports
Crypto disposal & CGT estimator: practical guide
This guide explains how to use the Count.ie crypto disposal & cgt estimator. Estimate a non-trading crypto disposal's gain, remaining annual exemption, date-specific CGT and filing deadlines. Follow the inputs, method and worked example below, then compare your own scenario.
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Open the Crypto disposal & CGT estimator calculatorWhat to prepare
- Find the relevant statement, payslip or transaction record rather than estimating from a bank balance.
- Identify the tax year, transaction date and whether each amount is gross, net, annual or monthly.
- Separate known facts from assumed rates and check eligibility against the linked official sources.
Understand the inputs
- Supported total acquisition cost (€)
- Exclude any fees you enter separately below; do not deduct the same cost twice.
- Annual €1,270 exemption already used across ALL gains (€)
- Shared with shares, property and other qualifying gains. Do not reuse it on each sale.
The calculation method
Gain = disposal EUR value − supported acquisition cost − allowable fees. Apply available allowable losses, then only the remaining annual €1,270 exemption. Multiply the taxable balance by the date-specific standard CGT rate. Historical 33%; announced 31% from 7 October 2026, subject to legislation.
Worked example
Illustrative inputs and their result.
Example inputs
- Disposal date (Irish calendar)
- 2026-10-06
- Supported total acquisition cost (€)
- 0
- Proceeds / disposal EUR market value (€)
- 0
- Allowable transaction fees (€)
- 0
- Annual €1,270 exemption already used across ALL gains (€)
- 0
- Available allowable current-year losses (€)
- 0
- Available allowable carried-forward losses (€)
- 0
Calculated example result
- Capital Gains Tax
- €0.00
- Gain
- €0.00
- Taxable Gain
- €0.00
How to interpret the result
Distinguish a tax saving, a tax bill, cash received and money remaining: they are not interchangeable. An estimate does not establish eligibility, filing compliance or when a refund will be paid.
Compare the same income or transaction under one changed assumption at a time. Keep a record of the year, date and assumptions so a change in the result can be explained.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not mix tax years or apply a newly announced measure to an earlier transaction.
- Avoid counting an allowance, credit, contribution or loss twice.
- Check exclusions and personal circumstances before relying on the headline result.
Assumptions and sources
Non-trading individuals only; no automatic FIFO or wallet ledger. Annual exemption and losses are entered as remaining amounts. Receipt income, trading, gifts, companies, special token rights and residency exceptions require separate treatment. The Budget rate is an announcement, not a permanent-rate guarantee.
Sources and further information
If your case falls outside this scope, use a more suitable calculator or contact us about an unclear method.