Germany’s finance ministry, led by Klingbeil, is said to be considering a change to how Bitcoin gains are taxed. According to a post from Bitcoin News on X, Bitcoin purchased after Dec. 31, 2026 would face a flat 25% capital gains tax. After adding the solidarity surcharge, the effective rate would reach 26.375%. The proposal also says trading platforms would begin withholding and remitting the tax starting in 2028.
The reported plan includes a stricter treatment for transfers between platforms. If a holder cannot provide proof of cost basis after moving Bitcoin to another platform, the 25% rate could be applied to the entire sale amount rather than only the profit. Bitcoin acquired before the cutoff date would keep the current one-year holding exemption. Under the rules now in place in Germany, individuals who sell Bitcoin after holding it for 12 months do not pay tax.
Germany’s finance ministry, led by Klingbeil, is proposing a new tax framework for Bitcoin, according to a post published by Bitcoin News on X and cited by Odaily.
Proposed tax treatment for post-2026 purchases
The proposal would apply a flat 25% capital gains tax to Bitcoin bought after Dec. 31, 2026. After the solidarity surcharge is added, the total rate would rise to 26.375%.
Platform withholding to start in 2028
Starting in 2028, trading platforms would withhold and remit the tax. The report also says that if Bitcoin is transferred to another platform and the holder cannot provide the acquisition cost, the 25% rate could be charged on the full sale proceeds rather than only on the gain.
Current exemption would remain for earlier purchases
Bitcoin bought before the cutoff date would keep the existing one-year tax exemption. Under Germany’s current rules, individuals do not pay tax when selling Bitcoin after holding it for 12 months.
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