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Netherlands plans to tax unrealized Bitcoin ($BTC), stock, and bond gains from 2028 which has sparked debate as investors may owe taxes without selling assets.Netherlands plans to tax unrealized Bitcoin ($BTC), stock, and bond gains from 2028 which has sparked debate as investors may owe taxes without selling assets.

Netherlands Plans to Tax Crypto Investors Over Unrealized $BTC Gains

Author: Blockchainreporter

Source: Blockchainreporter

2026/01/22 23:10

The Netherlands has unveiled its plan to implement taxation on Bitcoin ($BTC) investors over their unrealized gains. In this respect, the Netherlands’ new tax policy targets unrealized gains in $BTC, starting from 2028. As per Crypto Rover, the list also includes bonds, stocks, and some other assets for taxation. The respective proposal would need investors to pay tax every year in line with the asset value alterations, even without the occurrence of any sales.

Netherlands to Implement Tax on Unrealized Gain in Bitcoin and Stocks

In this respect, the policymakers of the Netherlands have labeled this taxation on unrealized gains will target stocks, Bitcoin ($BTC), and bonds, among other assets. This will take into account the measurement of the returns based on the difference between the asset holdings’ value at the start and the end of each year. Hence, this annual taxation increases the responsibility of the investors.

The plan came forth after the Netherlands parliament voted for overhaul of the yearly income tax filings. The country has scheduled 2028 for the implementation of the policy. However, the proposal has triggered extreme debate across the community.

$BTC Holders to Go Through Strict Regulation and Pay Tax on Paper Profit

Particularly, the critics have raised the caution that the respective system could push investors to pay tax without getting any gains. On the other hand, the supporters say that a delay in the implementation would increase fiscal losses of the country.

According to Crypto Rover, this policy will need stringent reporting and tracking mechanisms. The proposal denotes a key part of the wider endeavors to reform the country’s taxation framework amid the growing concerns over the fiscal losses. However, the investors who hold $BTC or other such assets need to prepare for an era where they will be taxed for paper profits.

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