Does Kucoin Report to the ATO?

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Cryptocurrency exchanges around the world are starting to report more and more information to government agencies. In this guide, we analyze KuCoin’s tax reporting policies within Australia. We’ll also break down a simple way to report your KuCoin taxes in minutes.

Does Kucoin report to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)?

Kucoin is not registered with AUSTRAC. AUSTRAC is a government agency specifically designed to prevent financial crimes like money laundering and tax evasion. As a result, it’s unlikely that Kucoin reports information to the Australian government at this time.

What does the ATO do with the information provided by cryptocurrency exchanges?

Since 2019, the ATO has used data matching to crack down on crypto tax fraud. The ATO uses information provided by exchanges like Kucoin to track crypto transactions and identify individuals who have not met their tax obligations.

In the past, the ATO has used this information to send warning letters to hundreds of thousands of cryptocurrency investors.

Do I have to pay taxes on my Kucoin transactions?

Yes. In Australia, your transactions on Kucoin or other platforms are subject to capital gains tax and ordinary income tax. Even if your exchange doesn't report to the ATO, you are still responsible for reporting related income from platforms like Kucoin.

If you’ve earned or disposed (ex. Sold or traded away cryptocurrency) during the year, you’ll have a tax liability to report to the ATO.

For more information, check out our complete Australia guide to cryptocurrency taxes.

Is Kucoin legal in Australia?

At this time, Kucoin is not licensed within Australia.

How do I avoid Kucoin taxes in Australia?

Remember, there is no way to legally evade your taxes in Australia. However, there are tools like tax-loss selling and cryptocurrency tax software that can help you save thousands of dollars legally.

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