Bitcoin Bullish News: Japan to Cut Crypto Tax Burden With Planned 20% Uniform Rate in Boost for Local BTC Traders
Japan plans to implement a flat 20% tax rate on crypto profits, significantly reducing the current maximum burden of 55%.Summary
Japan is set to overhaul its cryptocurrency taxation by introducing a uniform 20% levy on digital asset gains, aligning them with equities and investment trusts. This proposal, supported by the government and ruling coalition, will place crypto profits under a separate-taxation framework, splitting the 20% rate between national (15%) and regional (5%) authorities. This change is expected to be included in the 2026 tax reform package finalized in December. The current progressive tax structure, which can reach as high as 55% on crypto gains, has long been cited as a major deterrent to domestic trading activity. This policy shift reflects a growing regulatory view that crypto has matured into a mainstream investment asset class.
(Source：CoinDesk)