If you’re from the Czech Republic, you have another good reason to hold your Bitcoin. The government has approved a new tax policy exempting Bitcoin from capital gains tax, provided these assets have been held for at least three years. The updated tax policy also exempts individuals from paying taxes if income from digital currencies exceeds 100,000 Czech crowns.

The tax policy amendment granting exemptions to Bitcoin holders was passed on December 6th, with all members of the parliament approving the proposal, and takes effect on January 1st, 2025.

According to analysts, these latest amendments are comparable to the tax exemptions on securities, which cap gains from shares, securities, and cryptos at CZK 40 million.

New Tax Policy Simplifies Taxation, But Some Issues Linger

While the new policy integrates crypto into existing tax regulations that cover most financial instructions, it doesn’t cover electronic cash tokens. The tax amendment only applies to digital assets not used in business for at least 36 months immediately after self-employment. Also, approving this new policy has created a few issues and problems that require immediate answers for some.

The Czech Republic actively promotes HODLing by cancelling capital gains tax on #Bitcoin held for longer than 3 years in a unanimous vote!@BraiinsMining Chief of Propaganda @KristianCsep has the details ⬇️ https://t.co/YXUzcDBbbn

— BTC Prague (@BTCPrague) December 6, 2024

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Author: Christian Encila