Bitcoin Tax in Sweden (2026)

Capital gains taxResearch in progressLast reviewed 2026-09-06

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Skatteverket states that new reporting and information exchange rules for crypto-assets apply from 2026 and that reportable crypto-asset service providers must report information to Skatteverket.

You must report bitcoin when you sell it, exchange it for another cryptocurrency or fiat currency, pay with it for goods or services, lend it, or use it as a stake. Skatteverket says bitcoin sales are taxed as capital gains under the rules for other assets because bitcoin cannot be equated with foreign currency for income tax purposes, with 30 percent tax on gains and a 70 percent deduction for losses.

Regime: Capital gains tax
Tax authority: Skatteverket
Losses: A crypto loss is deductible at 70 percent.
Reporting duty: Report in the Inkomstdeklaration 1 e-service using section K4, Övriga värdepapper, andra tillgångar, and enter sale price and cost basis in the K4 attachment.

Frequently asked questions

Is selling bitcoin taxable in Sweden?

Yes. Skatteverket states that a sale of bitcoin is taxed as a capital gain under the rules for Other assets, because for income tax purposes bitcoin cannot be equated with a foreign currency.

Is a crypto to crypto swap taxable in Sweden?

Yes. Skatteverket lists exchanging one cryptocurrency for one or more other cryptocurrencies among the events a private individual must declare.

Can Swedish crypto losses be deducted?

Yes. The authority states that a loss is deductible at 70 percent.

Sources

The authority itself: Skatteverket. Rules change with each budget; check the figure that matters to you there before you file.

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