Slovenia’s New Crypto Tax: Why Messing With Money Is a Bad Idea

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So here’s Slovenia—because apparently 10% wasn’t enough—they want to slap on a fresh 25% tax on crypto trading gains. Starting January 1, 2026. Because who doesn’t love planning their financial doom three years in advance? 🤦‍♂️

Experts, you know, the folks who actually pay attention, warn this might scare off investors like a skunk at a garden party. Translation: crypto growth in Slovenia might do a slow, awkward shuffle backward.

Who’s Getting Ripped Off & How?

Okay, so if you’re a Slovenian resident and you sell your crypto for good old euros or dollars, congratulations—you’re on the hook for 25%. What’s that? Using crypto to buy stuff? Yep, tax. Sending some crypto love (or payments) to grandma or your buddy? Tax, tax, tax.

The Special Untouchables

But hey, not all transactions are bad! If you play the crypto swap game—like Bitcoin for Ethereum—carry on, no tax here. Moving crypto between your own wallets? Keep it moving, no tax either. Just don’t lose your receipts; they want a full report-card on your crypto shenanigans every year.

The Grumpy Politician Speaks

Jernej Vrtovec from the opposition probably looked at this plan and said, “Really? This will drive the young and smart out faster than my uncle’s meatballs vanish at family dinners.” He thinks the government should be more about “innovation” and less about “how can we squeeze more cash from your digital piggy bank.”

Meanwhile, Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič claims this isn’t a money grab but “fairness” because crypto’s “speculative.” Yeah, it’s totally fair to tax something that can turn you into a millionaire or bankrupt you by next Tuesday.

Crypto in Slovenia: Small But Growing

By 2025, they expect 98,000 crypto users, raking in about $2.8 million — the government’s eyeing €2.5 million to €25 million in tax. Because nothing says “thriving market” like pouring fuel on the tax fire.

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2025-04-18 08:07