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Last updated 1 July 2025

[202511] Review of the tax treatment of digital assets and transactions in Australia

Registered

June 2025

Expected completion of consultation

June 2026

Consultation status

Targeted and phased consultation is planned to commence in September.

Consultation purpose

To seek comment and feedback on proposed public advice and guidance, such as draft taxation determinations, on crypto issues raised in the Board of Taxation’s report, to provide more detailed guidance to taxpayers.

Description

The Board of Taxation's report on its review of the tax treatment of digital assets and transactions in AustraliaExternal Link recommended the ATO establish regular consultation on crypto issues raised in its report. The Crypto Industry Working Group will consult with crypto industry representatives and academic experts, taxation law and accounting representative bodies and relevant government agencies on proposed public advice and guidance and other related tax products to ensure they meet the needs of taxpayers and stakeholders.

Who we are consulting

  • Taxation law and accounting representative bodies
  • Crypto industry representatives
  • Crypto academic experts
  • Relevant government agencies

Consultation lead

Timothy Beale, Office of the Chief Tax Counsel
Timothy.Beale@ato.gov.au

QC54486