Yigit Taha OZTURK 
Brazil has officially ended tax exemptions for crypto profits, implementing a flat 17.5% tax rate for all capital gains related to digital assets. The new rule affects investors of all sizes and came into effect on June 12 under Provisional Measure 1303.
Crypto Tax Exemption Period Comes to an End
Until now, residents in Brazil who sold up to 35,000 Brazilian reals (approx. $6,300) in crypto assets per month were exempt from income tax. Under the new regulation, all gains—regardless of transaction volume—are now subject to a 17.5% flat rate.
This change means higher tax burdens for smaller investors, while some high-net-worth individuals may actually benefit. Previously, trades above 5 million reals were taxed up to 22.5%, but with the flat rate, many large investors will now pay less.
Cold Wallets and Offshore Crypto Holdings Are Now Taxable
The reform goes beyond just trading volume. Crypto stored in self-custody wallets and held in foreign exchanges will also be included in the tax regime.
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Taxes will be assessed quarterly. Investors are allowed to deduct losses from the previous five quarters, although this loss window will narrow starting in 2026.
Other Financial Instruments and Betting Revenue Also Hit
The changes also impact traditional financial products. Fixed-income securities that were previously tax-exempt—such as Agribusiness and Real Estate Credit Letters (LCAs and LCIs) and Receivables Certificates (CRIs and CRAs)—will now be taxed at 5% on profits.
Meanwhile, the tax on betting revenue has been raised from 12% to 18%.
Proposal to Allow Bitcoin Salary Payments in Brazil
Back in March, Brazilian lawmakers proposed a bill that would allow employers to pay up to 50% of employee salaries in crypto, including Bitcoin.
Full crypto salary payments would only be allowed for foreign workers or independent contractors, and only under conditions regulated by Brazil’s central bank. All crypto salary payments must use official exchange rates from central bank-authorized institutions.
Freelancers will be allowed to receive full payments in digital assets if contractually agreed. Supported currencies include Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and USDC.
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