Cryptoasset Taxation

Authors:

Ben Lee, Dion Seymour, Zoe Wyatt

• ISBN: 9781526527943
• Published: November 2025
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Professional

Description:

Cryptoasset Taxation provides clear, practical guidance on the UK tax treatment of cryptoassets and the real-world issues advisers face when clients buy, sell, exchange, stake, or otherwise use digital assets. It explains the core concepts and terminology, then applies them to taxation outcomes and compliance requirements, with worked examples and visual flowcharts/diagrams to support decision-making.

Key Features:

• Authoritative, adviser-focused overview of cryptoasset taxation in the UK context.
• Clear explanation of crypto fundamentals (terminology, transactions, and typical structures).
• Practical worked examples, plus illustrative flowcharts and diagrams.
• Guidance on compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and penalties.
• Addresses key themes relevant to cross-border and international frameworks.

Coverage:

• Individuals: crypto disposals, gains, and income-style receipts.
• Businesses and crypto-related activities.
• NFTs and emerging digital asset models.
• DeFi structures and tax considerations.
• Web3/Metaverse concepts from a practical advisory lens.
• Compliance, filings, and risk management for taxpayers and advisers.

About the Authors:

• Ben Lee – practitioner and specialist in digital assets and tax.
• Dion Seymour – recognised UK crypto tax specialist with extensive advisory experience and frequent speaker on crypto taxation.
• Zoe Wyatt – chartered accountant and tax specialist focused on cryptoassets.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Part A: Crypto 101 (Terminology, background)
• Part B: Tax treatment (Individuals, businesses, and key transaction types)
• Part C: Specific areas (NFTs, Web3/Metaverse, DeFi)
• Part D: Compliance (HMRC approach, reporting, penalties)
• International / OECD-facing considerations

Why buy this book?

• Because crypto tax is no longer "niche": it's a mainstream compliance and advisory risk.
• Because it turns complicated transactions into practical tax outcomes advisers can explain.
• Because it's built for real cases—worked examples, diagrams, and a clear structure.
• Because international reporting regimes are tightening (UK guidance + global frameworks).

Keywords:

Crypto tax, Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrency taxation, UK tax, HMRC guidance, Digital assets, NFTs, DeFi, Web3, Capital gains, Income tax, Compliance, Reporting, OECD frameworks

Target Audience:

Tax advisers, Accountants, Lawyers, Wealth managers, Compliance teams, Finance professionals, Crypto businesses, Family offices, University libraries

Genre:

Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Financial Regulation, Digital Assets

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Who are the authors, and what is their expertise?
Ben Lee (digital assets and tax practitioner), Dion Seymour (recognised UK crypto tax specialist and frequent speaker), and Zoe Wyatt (chartered accountant and tax specialist focused on cryptoassets).

What does this book cover?
UK tax treatment of cryptoassets for individuals and businesses, including NFTs, DeFi, Web3, HMRC compliance and reporting, and international/OECD frameworks.

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