# Bitcoin Tax **Published by:** [aundingoya.eth](https://paragraph.com/@aundingoya.eth/) **Published on:** 2024-10-17 **URL:** https://paragraph.com/@aundingoya.eth/bitcoin-tax ## Content Italy is set to hike the capital gains tax on Bitcoin from 26% to 42% as part of its 2025 budget plans, according to Vice Economy Minister Maurizio Leo. Currently, gains over €2,000 ($2,180) are taxed at 26%, but this change aims to boost resources for families and businesses. The move echoes potential tax increases in the UK, while Italy also plans to clamp down on cash transactions to curb tax evasion. Despite Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's earlier statement about no new taxes for citizens, this specific crypto tax hike is on the table. ## Publication Information - [aundingoya.eth](https://paragraph.com/@aundingoya.eth/): Publication homepage - [All Posts](https://paragraph.com/@aundingoya.eth/): More posts from this publication - [RSS Feed](https://api.paragraph.com/blogs/rss/@aundingoya.eth): Subscribe to updates ## Optional - [Collect as NFT](https://paragraph.com/@aundingoya.eth/bitcoin-tax): Support the author by collecting this post - [View Collectors](https://paragraph.com/@aundingoya.eth/bitcoin-tax/collectors): See who has collected this post