Is crypto taxed in Germany?

Yes. Crypto is taxed in Germany. The BSZt is clear that short-term capital gains from crypto held less than one year and any additional income from crypto - like mining or staking rewards - is subject to Income Tax. How much tax do you pay on crypto in Germany?

How are cryptocurrencies taxed?

Profits from cryptocurrencies are taxed at the personal income tax rate. Hold your crypto assets for one year and you won’t pay tax. Be aware of the tax exemption limit of 600€ per year. For crypto income, such as from staking or lending, there is an exemption limit of 256€ per year. 2022 was a wild year for the crypto world.

What is tax free crypto?

Tax free: long-term profits from selling, swapping, or spending crypto you've held for more than one year, annual gains under €600, and additional income less than €256, as well as a variety of other crypto transactions like buying crypto, hodling crypto and gifting crypto.