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Italy intends to increase the capital gains tax on Bitcoin from 26% to 42%.
During a news conference at Palazzo Chigi on October 16, Deputy Finance Minister Maurizio Leo discussed the country’s new budget bill, which has been approved by the Council of Ministers. He noted that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet took this step in response to the growing popularity of Bitcoin.
<h2 id="italy-s-crypto-tax-hike">Italy’s Crypto Tax Hike</h2>
The <a href="https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/bitcoin-ritenuta-plusvalenze-passa-26-42percento-AGp9CXa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="external">proposed</a> rise in tax rates could place Italy among the top countries in terms of cryptocurrency taxation worldwide. The latest decision has sparked a significant backlash from both investors and industry advocates.
Many have even <a href="https://x.com/peppegiorlando/status/1846557326796358070" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="external">ridiculed</a> the Italian government for its proposed tax increase on cryptocurrencies, arguing that the rationale of taxing heavily simply because these assets have gained popularity is both absurd and short-sighted.
One user <a href="https://x.com/Jakeronthia_/status/1846498688887087611" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="external">said</a>,
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 “Italy is in collapse. How can we encourage the proliferation of new realities like bitcoin and crypto? Raising the already ridiculous 26% tax up to 42%. If you think about coming to live in Italy, please don’t do it. Every day that passes I always find one more reason to leave.”
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Critics also pointed out that this approach not only reflects a lack of understanding of the evolving crypto industry but also risks driving investors away. As the tax burden intensifies, crypto players may seek to <a href="https://x.com/zioromolo/status/1846509367559946407" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="external">relocate</a> or explore alternative investment opportunities in friendlier jurisdictions, potentially stifling innovation and investment within Italy.
The Italian government had previously <a href="https://cryptopotato.com/italy-to-start-taxing-crypto-trading-gains-from-2023-report/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal">introduced</a> a 26% tax rate on profits from crypto trading in December 2022 for local investors who exceed earnings of €2,000 annually. However, individuals who earn less than this threshold from trading Bitcoin or altcoins were exempted from the proposed tax legislation.
<h2 id="uae-s-contrasting-approach">UAE’s Contrasting Approach</h2>
As Italy moves to increase its crypto tax, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is taking a very different approach. In fact, the UAE has decided to exempt digital asset transactions from its 5% value-added tax (VAT) in a bid to position itself as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction. According to an official <a href="https://tax.gov.ae//Datafolder/Files/Legislation/Executive%20Regulation%20of%20Federal%20Decree%20Law%20No%208%20of%202017%20-%20Publish%20-%2004%2010%202024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="external">document</a>, this change will take effect on November 15, 2024, and will be applied retroactively to transactions dating back to January 1, 2018.
As such, all crypto-related activities, including transfers and conversions, will no longer be liable for VAT in the UAE.
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