Finst Taxes: How to Generate Your Crypto Tax Report
As a CoinTracking partner, Finst users get seamless import support via CSV. Finst does not create a tax report for you — CoinTracking does. Import your full Finst transaction history, calculate gains and losses, and generate a DAC8-ready tax report for your tax authority.
How to Import Your Finst Transactions into CoinTracking
Watch how to export your Finst transaction history as a CSV file and import it into CoinTracking to generate your complete crypto tax report.
Start Your Free Finst Import- Every crypto trade, swap, and disposal on Finst is a taxable event in most jurisdictions. Capital gains tax and income tax may both apply depending on the type of transaction and your country of residence.
- CoinTracking imports Finst transactions via CSV export: go to Activity → Transactions in your Finst account, click Export, and upload the file directly to CoinTracking. Your full trade history is processed automatically.
- Transferring crypto between your own wallets or accounts is generally not a taxable event. Buying and holding crypto is not taxable until you dispose of it.
- Under DAC8, EU-regulated platforms like Finst are required to report user transaction data to national tax authorities. Your trading history is increasingly visible to your tax office — making accurate, voluntary reporting more important than ever.
Finst and Your Tax Obligations
Finst is a Dutch cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in Amsterdam, founded in 2019. Built by former DEGIRO professionals, Finst aims to bring institutional-grade trading tools to retail investors with ultra-low fees and a transparent platform. Finst is licensed by the AFM (Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets) as an EU Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) under MiCA (Regulation EU 2023/1114).
All transactions executed through your Finst account generate taxable events. Whether you trade spot markets, convert crypto-to-crypto, or receive staking rewards, each event must be reported to your tax authority.
CoinTracking supports Finst via CSV import:
- Log in to your Finst account and click on Activity in the left panel
- Select Transactions and click Export to download the CSV file
- Upload the CSV to CoinTracking via the Finst import page
- All trades and transfers in the export are processed automatically
Crypto Tax Basics: What Finst Users Need to Know
Finst serves traders across the EU and beyond. As an AFM-licensed MiCA exchange, it operates within a framework of growing tax transparency requirements. The core principles below apply broadly — but always verify the specifics with your local tax authority or a qualified tax advisor.
Every disposal is a taxable event
In most EU countries, selling, swapping, or otherwise disposing of cryptocurrency triggers capital gains tax. The gain or loss equals the difference between your proceeds and your cost basis (what you originally paid, including fees). Tracking cost basis accurately across all your Finst trades is essential for a correct tax report.
DAC8 and EU reporting requirements
Finst is an AFM-licensed CASP under MiCA subject to the EU DAC8 directive. Under DAC8, EU crypto platforms are required to report user transaction data — including trade amounts and proceeds — to national tax authorities. This means your Finst trading activity will be increasingly visible to your country\'s tax office, regardless of whether you file a tax return. Ensuring your declared income matches what Finst reports is critical.
Income from staking and rewards
Staking rewards, referral bonuses, and similar income from your Finst account are typically treated as taxable income in the year received. The applicable tax rate depends on your country — some jurisdictions treat this as income tax, others as capital gains. CoinTracking automatically categorises these events in your tax report.
Finst Taxes by Country
Crypto tax rules differ across Europe. Below are the key rates, deadlines and rules for the countries where CoinTracking users trade most actively.
Netherlands
- Box 3 wealth tax: Crypto is taxed as notional capital income under Box 3. Tax is levied on a deemed return on assets, not on actual gains realised from trades.
- No capital gains tax on disposal: Unlike Germany or the UK, the Netherlands does not impose CGT on individual crypto trades. The holding value on 1 January each year determines your Box 3 liability.
- Box 1 for professional traders: If trading constitutes a business activity, profits may be taxed as ordinary income under Box 1 at progressive rates up to 49.5%.
- Authority: Belastingdienst
- Form: IB (Inkomstenbelasting) annual return
Germany
- Disposal tax: Personal income tax rate (up to 45%); gains are tax-free if held longer than 1 year (Haltefrist)
- Annual exemption: Gains up to €1,000/year are tax-free
- Cost basis: FIFO per wallet
- Authority: Finanzamt
- Forms: Anlage SO
Belgium
- Normal management gains: Tax-free for private investors whose activity is considered normal portfolio management
- Speculative/professional gains: Taxed as miscellaneous income at 33% (speculative) or at progressive income tax rates (professional)
- Crypto savings accounts: Regulated savings products may be subject to withholding tax
- Authority: SPF Finances / FOD Financiën
- Form: Tax-Box II (diverse income) in the annual tax return
Austria
- 27.5% capital gains tax: Since March 2022, crypto is taxed like shares — a flat 27.5% KESt applies to gains
- Old coins grandfathered: Crypto acquired before 28 February 2021 is tax-free on disposal
- Business income: Professional trading activity may be taxed as business income at progressive rates
- Authority: Finanzamt Austria. Report via Einkommensteuererklärung (E1 / E1kv)
France
- Flat 30% tax (PFU): Gains from crypto disposals are subject to the prélèvement forfaitaire unique — 12.8% income tax + 17.2% social charges
- No exemption for holding period: Unlike Germany, there is no tax-free threshold after 1 year
- Professional traders: High-frequency trading may be classified as BNC (non-commercial income) at progressive rates
- Authority: DGFiP. Declare via Formulaire 2086
Spain
- Savings income (IRPF): 19% up to €6,000; 21% up to €50,000; 23% up to €200,000; 27% up to €300,000; 28% above
- Foreign crypto disclosure: Modelo 721 required if portfolio exceeds €50,000 abroad
- Authority: Agencia Tributaria (AEAT)
- Forms: Modelo 100 (IRPF), Modelo 721
Italy
- Flat rate: 26% on gains exceeding €2,000/year (from 2023)
- Foreign holdings disclosure: Quadro RW required if portfolio exceeds €15,000
- Authority: Agenzia delle Entrate
- Forms: Quadro RT (gains), Quadro RW (foreign holdings)
Poland
- Flat rate: 19% on all crypto gains (no holding period exemption)
- Loss carryforward: Up to 5 years
- Cost basis: FIFO
- Authority: Urząd Skarbowy
- Form: PIT-38
United Kingdom
- Capital Gains Tax: 18% (basic rate) or 24% (higher rate) from October 2024
- Annual exempt amount: £3,000 (2024/25 onward)
- Cost basis: Section 104 pool (HMRC rules)
- Authority: HMRC
- Forms: Self Assessment SA100, SA108
Tax rules change frequently. This overview is for general information only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified advisor for your specific situation.
Are Finst Transactions Taxable?
In most EU jurisdictions, crypto is treated as an asset: disposing of it triggers capital gains tax. Use this as a starting reference — exact rules vary by country.
Taxable Events
- Selling crypto for fiat (EUR, USD, etc.)
- Swapping or trading crypto for crypto
- Using crypto to pay for goods or services
- Staking rewards and referral bonuses received
Not Taxable
- Buying and holding crypto
- Transferring crypto between your own accounts
- Depositing fiat to Finst
- Receiving crypto as a personal gift
Tax treatment varies by country. CoinTracking applies the rules for your selected jurisdiction automatically.
How to Calculate Your Finst Taxes
Even casual traders on Finst can accumulate dozens or hundreds of taxable events per year. Calculating cost basis, holding periods, and gains for each trade — across multiple assets — quickly becomes impractical without dedicated software.
CoinTracking imports your complete Finst trade history via CSV export, applies your chosen cost-basis method (FIFO, LIFO, HIFO, and others), calculates gains and losses for every disposal, and separates trading income from capital gains in your final report.
The result is a jurisdiction-specific tax report — PDF or Excel — that your accountant or tax authority will accept, with a full audit trail for every transaction.
How to Import Finst into CoinTracking
Three steps to import your Finst data and generate your tax report.
- 1
Log into CoinTracking and open Imports
After logging in, click the Import icon in the left navigation. This is where you connect all your exchanges, wallets and blockchains.
- 2
Search for Finst in the import list
Type "Finst" in the search field. CoinTracking will show the Finst import option — click it to open the import page.
- 3
Upload your Finst CSV export
In your Finst account, go to Activity → Transactions and click Export to download your CSV file. Then upload it on the CoinTracking Finst import page. All trades and transfers will be imported automatically.
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How to Create Your Finst
Tax Report with CoinTracking
Three steps from CSV export to a tax report your accountant will accept.
Export and import your Finst data
In your Finst account, go to Activity → Transactions and click Export to download your CSV. Then search for "Finst" in CoinTracking's import section and upload the file. All trades are processed automatically.
Review your transactions
Open Reports → Validate Transactions. CoinTracking flags missing cost basis entries, duplicate imports and price gaps so your final report is accurate.
Generate and export your tax report
Select your country and tax year. CoinTracking generates a report formatted for your jurisdiction: PDF or Excel, ready to file or hand to your accountant.
No. Finst does not generate a ready-to-file tax report. It allows you to export your transaction history as a CSV file via the Activity section of your account. You can upload that CSV directly into CoinTracking, which then calculates your gains, losses, and income and generates a compliant tax report for your jurisdiction.
Log in to your Finst account and click on Activity in the panel on the left side of the main webpage. Select Transactions and click Export on the Transactions page to download the CSV file. Then open CoinTracking, go to the Import section, search for "Finst", and upload the file. CoinTracking will process all your trades and transfers automatically.
Yes. Every sale, swap, or disposal of cryptocurrency through your Finst account is a taxable event in most jurisdictions. Capital gains tax applies to the difference between your cost basis and the proceeds. Staking rewards and referral bonuses are also typically taxable as ordinary income. Tax-free thresholds and holding-period exemptions vary by country — for example, Germany offers a one-year holding exemption, while the Netherlands taxes unrealised crypto as notional capital.
DAC8 is an EU directive that requires licensed crypto exchanges (CASPs) to automatically report user transaction data to national tax authorities. Finst is licensed by the AFM (Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets) under MiCA (Regulation EU 2023/1114) as an EU CASP, which means it is subject to DAC8 reporting requirements. Your Finst trading history is increasingly visible to your national tax authority. This makes accurate, voluntary disclosure more important than ever.
As an AFM-licensed CASP under MiCA, Finst is subject to the DAC8 reporting framework, which requires EU crypto platforms to share user transaction data with national tax authorities. While the exact reporting timelines and thresholds are set by individual EU member states, the trend is toward greater automatic information exchange. You remain personally responsible for declaring your gains, losses, and income from Finst. CoinTracking helps you produce a complete, accurate tax report for any jurisdiction.
CoinTracking supports the Finst CSV format directly, so your import is straightforward. Once your trades are in, CoinTracking calculates gains and losses using FIFO, LIFO, HIFO, and other cost-basis methods, generates country-specific tax reports (including Anlage SO for Germany), and maintains a full audit trail. Whether you trade occasionally or actively, CoinTracking turns your raw Finst export into a tax report ready for your accountant or tax authority.
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