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Australia's 12-month CGT discount and the ATO's crypto framework

How the Australian Tax Office treats crypto — capital gains tax, the 50% discount for assets held over 12 months, the personal-use asset exception, and what data exchanges share with the ATO.

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Japan's crypto tax framework — why gains can be taxed at up to 55%

Japan taxes crypto gains as miscellaneous income, with progressive national and local rates topping out near 55%. How the framework works and why it shapes Japanese crypto trading.

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India's 30% crypto tax and 1% TDS — how the rules actually work

India taxes crypto gains at a flat 30% and 1% TDS on every transaction above ₹10,000. How the rules work and why the framework reshaped the Indian crypto market.

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Brazil's R$35,000 monthly crypto tax exemption — how it actually works

Brazilian residents can sell up to R$35,000 of crypto per month tax-free. How the exemption works, what counts, and how to calculate gains in BRL when you owe.

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